Greg Bovino and Other Federal Agents Investigated for Actions During Operation Metro Surge Federal authorities are investigating several federal agents, including Greg Bovino, in connection with their actions during the 2020 operation known as Metro Surge. The investigation comes after a complaint was filed by a whistleblower who claimed that the agents used excessive force against protesters during the operation. According to documents obtained by the Star Tribune, the Department of Justice's Office of Professional Responsibility has launched an inquiry into the matter, which will examine whether the agents' actions were justified and if they complied with established protocols. The investigation is also looking at allegations that some agents may have falsified records or provided false testimony about their involvement in the operation. Metro Surge was a high-profile operation conducted by federal agents and local law enforcement agencies to quell protests and unrest in Minneapolis following the police killing of George Floyd. During the operation, multiple people were arrested and injured, with many claiming that they were subjected to excessive force and mistreatment at the hands of authorities. The investigation into Bovino's actions has sparked widespread concern among civil liberties groups and community advocates who have long been critical of the way law enforcement agencies respond to protests and social unrest. "This is a major development," said one advocate. "We've been saying for years that federal agents are often used as a tool of repression, and now we're seeing evidence of that." The investigation is ongoing, with no timeline set for when it will be completed or what any potential disciplinary action might look like. In the meantime, many are left wonderin...#Minneapolis #Police #Greg_Bovino #Federal_Agents #Operation_Metro_Surge #George_Floyd
