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Six Federal Prosecutors Resign, Igniting Nationwide Protests

1/13/2026

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Prosecutors Quit Over Investigation

Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned on January 13, 2026 after the Department of Justice asked them to investigate Renee Good's widow.
Joseph H. Thompson, the second-in-command at the United States Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, was among those resigning.
The prosecutors objected to the DOJ's focus on the widow while neglecting to investigate the shooting.
The resignations sparked nationwide protests and raised concerns about federal handling of the case.

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Prosecutors Quit Over Investigation

Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned on January 13, 2026 after the Department of Justice asked them to investigate Renee Good's widow.
Joseph H. Thompson, the second-in-command at the United States Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, was among those resigning.
The prosecutors objected to the DOJ's focus on the widow while neglecting to investigate the shooting.
The resignations sparked nationwide protests and raised concerns about federal handling of the case.