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The same day, The New York Times reported: “The investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Good, 37, federal officials said, would be the exclusive province of the F.B.I., which is overseen by a director, Kash Patel, who has described President Trump as an unerring boss, and even a king.”

If you’re thinking this has the makings of a cover-up, you’re thinking along the same lines as Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, who spoke rather plainly and unreservedly about her concerns during an appearance on ABC News’ “This Week.”

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[–] ozymandias@sh.itjust.works 25 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

The investigation into the killing of Renee Nicole Good, 37, federal officials said, would be the exclusive province of the F.B.I.

does the state of Minnesota really have to just hand the investigation off to the FBI?
Is there a Minnesota law saying they have to do that?
or is this one of those things where the democrats follow norms and traditions while the fascists look for any weird loophole and then just break the law if they don’t find one?

[–] ineedmorecoffee@lemmy.cafe 16 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

I see no reason they cannot have two investigations.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 2 points 7 hours ago

They won't have access to physical evidence, but they've got plenty of video, and that's enough to make a conclusive case.

When the Feds come down with a finding of no wrongdoing, Minnesota will have enough to charge him.

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 7 points 18 hours ago

They did start a second investigation. But the FBI literally stood in their way to prevent BCA from access to the scene. Once the FBI had collected the evidence, the BCA was further obstructed from accessing the collected evidence.

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 9 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

When FBI holds evidence and refuses to let the state have access to it, that makes it real hard for the state to do anything.

[–] CannonFodder@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago

They have the videos and they could get witness accounts. It should be ample.

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 5 points 19 hours ago

This also has to do with being able to pardon federal convictions.

[–] ineedmorecoffee@lemmy.cafe 1 points 15 hours ago

I do agree. But they can still charge the guy based on the evidence they have.

[–] medicsofanarchy@lemmy.world 6 points 18 hours ago

Ya think? Gosh, I don't know.

[–] hesh@quokk.au 4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)
[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 10 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Minnesota "Dems" are not DNC. They are largely indistinguishable, but the party in the state is Democrat-Farmer-Laborer, and it has always been far more progressive.

It's no coincidence that our state is targeted by Trump. We have pissed off the regime in every small way that bothers him. And we will continue to do so.

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 9 hours ago (1 children)
[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 1 points 25 minutes ago

Pray probably. I don't think there's really anything to be done. Just don't let it infect your state