Minnesota to investigate federal agents for misconduct, starting with cosplaying Gruppenführer Gregory Bovino
The message is simple: if federal officers think a badge makes them untouchable, Minnesota prosecutors are asking the public to help prove otherwise.
Hennepin County prosecutors have invited the public to submit photos, videos, and reports of potentially unlawful conduct by federal agents. The effort is part of a new Transparency and Accountability Project and already includes an investigation into the actions of demoted Border Patrol thug Gregory Bovino. The becostumed Nazi cosplayer’s conduct during a January incident near Mueller Park has drawn scrutiny and, now, prosecutors’ attention.
“Our TAP team is actively investigating 17 incidents that have been brought to our attention by the community, including Gregory Kent Bovino’s actions near Mueller Park on January 21,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “We will investigate and pursue charging where appropriate, and we’ll seek collaboration with local law enforcement wherever and whenever needed.”
Investigation and prosecution of federal agents present significant challenges and the HCAO must be prepared to litigate those challenges prior to filing charges. This will lead to a longer charging timeline than is typical for this office.
“Make no mistake, we are not afraid of any legal fight,” Moriarty continued. “But we will do this ethically, responsibly, and vigorously. TAP is fundamental to our efforts to ensure the transparency and accountability that our community deserves. This is just the beginning.”
The message is simple: if federal officers think a badge makes them untouchable, Minnesota prosecutors are asking the public to help prove otherwise.
Right on Minnesota! The rest of the country owes Minnesota a huge amount of respect and gratitude for the all terrible sacrifices that the people there have made.
It would be nice if Illinois followed suit (with suits!)