Minneapolis FBI Agent Resigns Amid Renee Good Investigation
The recent resignation of Tracee Mergen, acting supervisor for the Public Corruption Squad at the Minneapolis FBI office, has raised eyebrows in connection with the ongoing investigation of Renee Good. Sources indicate that Mergen stepped down partly due to pressure regarding the probe into Good’s fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
Details Surrounding Mergen’s Resignation
Multiple reports indicate that Mergen’s resignation was influenced by internal pressures to either reclassify or discontinue the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good. An unnamed source informed CBS News that Mergen resisted such pressures from FBI leadership.
The New York Times initially reported Mergen’s resignation as an event that unfolded amid growing tensions surrounding the investigation.
The Investigation into Renee Good
The investigation into Renee Good’s shooting began as a civil rights inquiry. However, the Justice Department later directed the FBI to approach it as an assault on a federal officer. This shift in focus has drawn scrutiny, especially concerning the investigation of Good’s wife.
- Renee Good’s shooting: Involves an ICE officer
- Initial classification: Civil rights investigation
- Subsequent directive: Investigate as assault on a federal officer
Ongoing Investigations in Minnesota
The FBI’s Public Corruption Squad is also examining campaign finance contributions linked to Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota nonprofit alleged to be at the heart of one of the largest COVID-era frauds in the nation. Despite reviewing campaign contributions, the FBI has not found any links between this fraud and illegal contributions.
The scrutiny surrounding the public corruption investigations continues to grow, particularly with involvement from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s office. FBI spokesman Ben Williamson confirmed that the agency cannot comment on personnel matters, but reiterated their commitment to investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Renee Good.
The situation remains fluid as investigations continue, and the implications of Mergen’s resignation become clearer. The complexities of these cases underline the intricate relationship between federal investigations and public accountability.
