DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say

The Justice Department's investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti by federal agents reportedly excludes career prosecutors from the Civil Rights Division, according to CBS News. This exclusion marks a significant deviation from the department's historical practice in such cases. Typically, these specialized prosecutors are involved in probes concerning civil rights violations by federal personnel. The reported absence of these experts could raise questions regarding the scope and focus of the ongoing inquiry. The development suggests a potential shift in how the DOJ handles investigations into federal agent-involved fatalities.