American screenwriter and film director
An 18-year-old from Richfield, Minnesota has been arrested after attempting to purchase a firearm and ammunition in a sting operation. He planned a mass casualty attack at the Mall of America, targeting non-Muslims during a community event, and pledged allegiance to ISIS in messages with an undercover FBI source. The FBI and local authorities disrupted the plot, with the suspect facing terrorism-related charges.
The Pretti family has urged the Department of Justice to hold federal officers accountable for the January killings of their son, Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. They accuse the Trump administration of misinformation and say the federal figureheads have stonewalled investigators, while Minnesota officials say they are seeking independent information.