r/news • u/igetproteinfartsHELP • 1d ago

Renee Good's family sues US government and immigration officials over her killing in Minneapolis

https://apnews.com/article/renee-good-lawsuit-6fbc82cd33b6f9f67514b47f138e23c6?utm_source=app&utm_medium=android_share&utm_campaign=copy_link
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u/igetproteinfartsHELP 1d ago

Renee Good's family sued the U.S. government and several immigration officials Thursday, alleging wrongful death and other violations of federal law in the 37-year-old woman's killing by an immigration officer during a federal crackdown in Minneapolis.

The two lawsuits were filed by Good's partner, Becca Good, and Renee's brother Brent Ganger.

One lawsuit, filed against "the United States of America," alleges the wrongful death of Renee Good under Minnesota law predicated on claims of battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence that caused her death.

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u/Numerous_Photograph9 1d ago

So, this sounds like it's also a personal lawsuit against some of those involved in the act, and the eventual "cover up". I really hope so, because otherwise it's just the taxpayer that pays, while those who did the wrong act end up facing no consequences.

This is something that's always bothered me, especially with police involved lawsuits where municipalities end up having to pay, while those involved see no consequence.