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He ended by voicing support for peaceful protest, calling public demonstrations a “timely reminder” that citizens can demand accountability and challenge abuses of power. At the same time, he emphasized that protest must remain nonviolent, warning that chaos only deepens division and makes it easier for authorities to avoid scrutiny.
While Obama’s statement amplified the political and national dimension of the controversy, the most emotional and personal accounts have come from Pretti’s family, who released their first public statement after his death. They described themselves as “heartbroken and angry,” and condemned what they believe is a coordinated effort to misrepresent who Alex was and what happened in his final moments.
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