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In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective podcast, Tony Tidbit leads an urgent, fact-based discussion following the killing of Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen, registered nurse, and legal gun owner, during a federal ICE operation in Minneapolis.
Joined by criminal defense attorney Keith B. Johnson and educator Mark Jamison, the conversation examines what video evidence shows, why official narratives matter, how constitutional rights apply during moments of state power, and why silence in the face of public harm is never neutral.
What You Will Learn
What the video evidence reveals versus official statements
How constitutional rights apply during federal enforcement actions
Why accountability and transparency are essential to public trust
How misinformation shapes public perception and policy response
00:00 – Setting the context and why this moment matters
01:30 – What happened to Alex Pretti and the initial federal response
03:45 – Video evidence and inconsistencies in official accounts
06:15 – Legal perspective on use of force and constitutional rights
08:45 – Public accountability, silence, and civic responsibility
10:45 – Closing reflection and the LESS call to action
Closing Insight
A citizen can be killed in public, and the truth depends on who controls the story. This episode challenges listeners to stay informed, question official narratives, and understand that silence in moments like this is not neutrality; it is complicity.
Practice LESS. Learn. Empathize. Share. Stop discrimination wherever it shows up.
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