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A deep dive into the case files of former head of the FBI’s Active Shooter program Katherine Schweit; diving deep into true crime revealing the insider’s story of what happened and what went wrong at some of the world's worst mass shootings, empowering listeners along the way. With Co-Host Sarah Ferris.
Minnesota ICE Shooting: Former FBI Agent Explains the Deadly Force Standard — Was It Lawful?
In this episode of Stop the Killing Podcast, former FBI agent and prosecutor Katherine Schweit breaks down the fatal shooting of Renee Goode, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, by a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.
Rather than reacting to headlines or social media outrage, this episode focuses on one question only:
Did the officer’s actions meet the legal standard for the use of deadly force?
Drawing on Department of Justice policy, Supreme Court case law, and her own experience investigating officer-involved shootings, Schweit explains:
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What “objectively reasonable” force actually means
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When officers are legally prohibited from shooting at moving vehicles
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Why anger, frustration, or refusal to comply do not justify deadly force
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How federal investigations differ when the shooter is a federal agent
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What investigators will be required to evaluate — regardless of politics
This episode does not reach a verdict.It explains the rules — so listeners can understand how this case will be judged.
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DOJ and DHS deadly force policy
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Shooting into a vehicle: what the law allows and forbids
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Federal vs state investigations in officer-involved shootings
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Why “escape” alone can never justify deadly force
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What video evidence can — and cannot — tell us
This case has ignited protests and intense public debate.Understanding the actual legal standard is essential — especially when emotions are high and facts are still emerging.
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