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Feb 1, 2026 The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The investigation acknowledged possible abuse of force by federal agents and created a formal accountability channel after public protest.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Justice Department opens investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — The Justice Department's civil rights division has opened an investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by two federal agents, Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez, in Minneapolis.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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Jan 31, 2026 Federal agents arrested Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and other protest participants tied to a Minneapolis church protest Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The arrests raised First Amendment concerns by using criminal process against journalists and demonstrators covering or joining dissent.
Independently corroborated by4 independent news desks
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- Don Lemon Arrested and Charged with Civil Rights Crimes — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested and charged by the Department of Justice with civil rights crimes for allegedly interfering with religious freedom during a protest at a church in Minnesota.
- Don Lemon Arrested for Violating FACE Act — Federal agents arrested independent journalist Don Lemon in Minneapolis, charging him with violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and conspiring to hurt the exercise of rights.
- Georgia Fort Arrested Alongside Don Lemon — Federal agents also arrested independent journalist Georgia Fort and two protest participants, Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy, during the same incident in Minneapolis.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 55 – 2026-01-31–2026-02-06
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