Legal AF by MeidasTouch Judge Drops Emergency Order to Stop Destruction of Evidence in Alex Pretti Case
Jan 26, 2026
A rapid court order halting any tampering with evidence after a controversial shooting. Discussion covers federal agents blocking state investigators and legal stakes around investigations. Coverage of political outrage, media pressure, and calls for federal withdrawal from Minnesota. Examination of constitutional claims tied to the incident and ongoing legal maneuvers.
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Judge Blocks Evidence Destruction
- A Trump-appointed judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking federal agents from concealing or altering evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting.
- The order signals judicial distrust of the Trump administration's handling of crime-scene evidence in Minnesota.
State Investigators Blocked From Scene
- Minnesota BCA agents were physically blocked from preserving the crime scene and collecting evidence after the shooting.
- Popok contrasts this with an earlier case where failing to go to court allowed federal agents to effectively destroy a scene.
Agents Transferred After Shooting
- Border Patrol moved the five agents involved out of Minneapolis and said they were working elsewhere for safety.
- Popok notes the agency publicly refused to speculate about actions while investigating internally.