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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖A 37-year-old VA nurse, Alex Prey, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in an incident described as an 'execution' by a former prosecutor.
- ❖DHS and ICE allegedly blocked state investigators from the scene, signaling a potential cover-up.
- ❖Former prosecutor Glenn Kirschner views the shooting as an unlawful killing, potentially murder or manslaughter, based on video evidence.
- ❖Federal officials (e.g., Trump, Noem) who publicly defend the ICE agent before investigation could be charged with 'accessory after the fact' under state law.
- ❖State law enforcement, particularly Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Prosecutor Mary Morardi, are urged to pursue accountability.
- ❖The statute of limitations for 'accessory after the fact' is typically 5 years, allowing for potential prosecution even after officials leave office.
Insights
1ICE Agent's Actions Deemed 'Unlawful Killing' and 'Execution'
Former homicide prosecutor Glenn Kirschner, after reviewing multiple video angles, concludes that the ICE agent's shooting of Alex Prey was an unlawful killing. He describes Prey as 'doing nothing menacing,' holding only a cell phone, and being 'easily controlled by multiple ICE officers' while face down on the ground. Kirschner states, 'they execute him... shooting an unarmed man who is posing no risk to anyone. That is either murder or manslaughter.'
Video evidence shows Alex Prey holding a cell phone, being bumped and pushed by an ICE officer, then thrown to the ground and disarmed before being shot by multiple agents while defenseless.
2Federal Officials May Face 'Accessory After the Fact' Charges for Public Statements
Kirschner introduces the legal concept of 'accessory after the fact,' where assisting someone to avoid detection, arrest, trial, or punishment for a felony constitutes a felony itself. He argues that federal officials like Christy Noem, Donald Trump, and JD Vance, who 'rush to the cameras and microphones before an investigation has even commenced' to declare the agents did nothing wrong and demonize the victim, are actively trying to help federal agents 'avoid detention, arrest, trial, or punishment.' This, he asserts, is a 'different variation on the accessory after the fact theme.'
Public statements by federal officials immediately following the incident, pre-clearing agents and labeling victims, are cited as attempts to obstruct justice and assist perpetrators.
3State Authorities Have Right and Responsibility to Prosecute Federal Agents
Despite federal agencies (DHS/ICE) blocking state investigators from the scene and attempting to control the narrative, Kirschner emphasizes that state law enforcement authorities in Minnesota (e.g., Attorney General Keith Ellison, Hennepin County Prosecutor Mary Morardi) are 'obligated to make sure that they investigate this unlawful shooting' and hold wrongdoers accountable. He states, 'I don't care if you've got... a badge on your chest and a gun on your hip from another jurisdiction... if you commit a crime. State law enforcement officials need to step up.' This is framed as a matter of 'states' rights at its zenith.'
DHS and ICE told state investigators that DHS was the only entity responsible for the investigation. Kirschner, as a former prosecutor, asserts the state's legal jurisdiction and duty.
Lessons
- State law enforcement and prosecutors in Minnesota should aggressively pursue an independent investigation into the ICE shooting of Alex Prey, asserting state jurisdiction over crimes committed within its borders.
- Prosecutors should consider bringing 'accessory after the fact' charges against any public officials who made statements or took actions intended to shield the ICE agents from accountability.
- Citizens and independent media should continue to demand transparency and accountability from both federal and state authorities regarding the investigation and prosecution of the ICE agents involved.
Notable Moments
DHS and ICE blocked state investigators from accessing the crime scene and declared DHS as the sole investigating entity.
This action suggests an immediate attempt by federal agencies to control the narrative and potentially obstruct an independent state-level investigation, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
The victim, Alex Prey, was described as an unarmed VA nurse holding a cell phone, who was disarmed and then shot while defenseless on the ground by multiple ICE agents.
This detailed description, based on video evidence, directly contradicts potential claims of self-defense or threat, framing the incident as an excessive use of force and an 'execution.'
Quotes
"If you know someone has committed a felony and with the intent to help them avoid detection, arrest, trial, or punishment, you assist them in any way, guess what? You've committed the felony crime of accessory after the fact."
"They executed this unarmed man when he was not only defenseless, but he was easily controlled by multiple ICE officers."
"This is when states' rights is at its zenith and they have every right and responsibility to police and prosecute what goes on in their state that is criminal."
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