Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine whether Renee Nicole Judd’s widow “obstructed a federal officer” moments before he shot and killed Judd during their confrontation in Minneapolis, sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
The federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer Jonathan Ross is focusing on Becca Goode, including her “possible ties to activist groups,” and “less on Ross’s actions” when he shot Renee Goode’s SUV during an immigration operation on January 7, without naming her. Officials He told the network.
However, Becca Goode’s attorney, Antonio Romanucci, said in a statement to the network on Saturday that “there has been no communication from the FBI or federal officials indicating that Becca Goode is under investigation.”
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorities, as well as Deputy Chief J.D. Vance, said Ross had no choice but to use deadly force, saying the 37-year-old Judd “weaponized” her plum-colored Honda against the officer and struck him.
In a now-viral video, Judd’s wife, Becca, can be seen harassing Ross and other officers outside the car.
Renee Goode remained behind the wheel, her car parked at an angle so that it appeared to be blocking traffic in what authorities said was done to interfere with the city’s ICE enforcement.
Becca Goode, in an arrogant tone, dismissed the ICE agents who were apparently trying to get the couple to move the SUV, telling Ross: “You want to come get us. I say go get yourself some lunch, big boy.”
Meanwhile, another agent pulls down Judd’s driver’s door and orders her out of the car.
Instead, it also has multiple outlets I mentionedBecca Judd allegedly shouted: “Drive, baby, drive!”
However, others claim Becca Goode’s words are not clearly audible at all, and she may have been screaming, “Don’t drive.”
No matter what she said, Renee Goode accelerated toward Ross, who was in front of the side hood. Ross opens fire as Judd drives away, is mortally wounded, and crashes into a parked car.
Another video taken after the shooting It is said It showed Rebecca tearfully saying, “It’s my fault.”
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Judd was shot four times in the chest, arm and head, according to an incident report from the Minneapolis Fire Department. Minneapolis Star Tribune I mentioned.
Sources told NBC that the investigation into Becca Good is focusing on a section of US law regarding “assaulting, resisting, or obstructing federal officers.”
After the shooting, President Donald Trump called Renee and Becca Goode “professional agitators.” Department of Homeland Security He said The assault on the ICE officer was “domestic terrorism” and that Ross acted in accordance with his training.
Deputy District Attorney Todd Blanche He said in a statement Tuesday that there is “currently no basis” for a Civil Rights Division investigation into the shooting.
The fatal incident was followed by numerous violent clashes between agitators and federal officers in Minneapolis. During a riot in a Minneapolis neighborhood on Thursday, rioters seized weapons and documents from vandalized federal vehicles, Breitbart News reported.
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The Ministry of Justice as well Investigation Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) to determine whether or not they participated in a conspiracy to obstruct federal immigration agents in the state.
Both Democrats have denounced federal immigration operations, along with Walz Encouraging Citizens to record videos of ICE during operations “for future prosecutions.”
“When the governor or the mayor threatens our officers, when the mayor suggests he encourages citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that’s very close to a federal crime,” Blanche said. He said Fox News.
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