The death of Renee Good in Minneapolis on January 7th has ignited a firestorm of grief and controversy, now drawing in a legal team with a history of high-profile cases.
The family of Renee Good has retained the firm of Romanucci and Blandin, the same legal representation that previously worked with the family of George Floyd.
In a statement released by the firm, a plea for peace was immediately followed by pointed criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, framing Good’s death as a consequence of troubling federal conduct.
The firm asserted that Good’s death was “wrong, contrary to established policing practices,” and a tragedy that should not occur in modern America, echoing a growing national distress over federal actions.
However, available video footage presents a more complex picture of the incident, suggesting Good’s actions may have contributed to the tragic outcome.
Despite the complexities, the family’s attorneys emphasized a desire to honor Good’s life, not exploit her death for political gain, urging that she be remembered as an advocate for peace and civility.
Expressing concern over a lack of transparency in the official investigation, the legal team announced their intention to conduct an independent civil investigation and share their findings with the public.
Antonio M. Romanucci, a founding partner of the firm, emphasized the deep public concern surrounding the circumstances of Good’s death, particularly the question of how a mother could be fatally shot after dropping her child at school.
Romanucci pledged to provide regular, transparent updates on the investigation, aiming for accountability and ultimately, improved policing practices.
This firm previously secured a landmark $27 million civil settlement for the Floyd family, a precedent that underscores the potential impact of their involvement in the Good case.
The pursuit of justice for Renee Good is now poised to become a focal point in the ongoing national conversation about federal authority and the use of force.
