At least six federal prosecutors resigned after the Department of Justice ordered them to investigate Renne Nicole Good's wife.
The 37-year-old mother of three was shot three times in the face by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on Wednesday after she ignored demands to get out of her car, reverse it, and tried to drive off during a protest.
Many Americans were shocked to learn that the ICE agent involved in the killing will most likely not be charged and will indeed benefit from immunity.
Now, the news of Good's wife receiving charges has left many stunned and confused.
Good first drew national attention for her work on a controversial plea deal that involved a famous figure.
This was seen by many as a rare example of accountability in cases that involved powerful people. However, her role in this agreement has since then been re-examined. The news comes as some colleagues and outside observers suggested that her decisions might have been influenced by factors beyond the merits of this legal case itself.