Body Language Expert Questions Official Account in ICE Shooting Death
A growing controversy is surrounding the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse who was killed during an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis on January 24. While federal officials have defended the actions of ICE agents involved, a forensic body language expert says video evidence raises serious questions about how the encounter unfolded.
The case has drawn national attention as Minneapolis faces renewed scrutiny following two fatal ICE-related shootings in a short period of time. Pretti’s death has intensified public concern, particularly as conflicting narratives emerge between official statements and footage recorded at the scene.
Federal officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, have stated that Pretti was armed and “brandishing” a weapon, describing him as a threat to officers. President Donald Trump echoed that position in comments to the Wall Street Journal, emphasizing the dangers posed by firearms at protests and defending the agency’s response.
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