Thompson, colleague resignations cast scrutiny on Justice Department’s probe into Renee Good’s death

By: Ana Radelat

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 639

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON – The resignation of a top federal prosecutor in Minnesota has added to the skepticism about the Justice Department’s investigation into the killing of Renee Good by federal agent Jonathan Ross last week.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson and five other members of Minnesota’s U.S. Attorney’s Office have resigned, according to The New York Times, which cited three unnamed sources with knowledge of the decision.

The attorneys did not comment and The Times’ …

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