Wednesday, January 14, 2026- In a dramatic upheaval within the U.S. Justice Department, six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned this week in protest of a controversial directive to investigate Becca Good, the widow of Renee Nicole Good, the Minneapolis woman fatally shot by an ICE agent last week.
The departures, including that of longtime prosecutor Joseph H. Thompson, signal deep internal friction between career legal officials and senior DOJ leadership over how the case is being handled. Sources say the resignations were triggered by pressure from above to pursue a criminal inquiry into Good’s widow instead of focusing on whether the fatal shooting was justified a move that many of the prosecutors found indefensible and misaligned with prosecutorial priorities.
The dispute comes amid broader controversy over the Justice Department’s reluctant stance toward investigating the ICE agent responsible for Good’s killing. Federal leadership, including Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, has publicly stated there is “no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation” into the agent’s conduct, even as the FBI continues an internal review and local outrage intensifies. Critics argue that sidelining a civil rights inquiry while pushing a probe into the victim’s spouse undermines public trust and diverts resources from accountability.
This exodus of experienced prosecutors marks a concerning moment for Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office and the broader Justice Department, stoking fears about political influence over legal decision-making.
Many of the departing attorneys had been involved in high-profile cases, including major fraud prosecutions, and their exit is expected to strain federal enforcement efforts in the region. As protests continue and legal battles loom, watchdogs and lawmakers are calling for transparency and renewed focus on justice that aligns with community expectations and established legal standards.
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