"Becky Halioua, a VA recreational therapist and union leader, stated that she was subject to an internal investigation for speaking to the press about Pretti's killing. She expressed concern over a fellow VA employee being murdered by the same government they work for."
"Halioua emphasized that she was clear about speaking in a private capacity and took care not to wear any VA identification at the vigil to comply with agency rules."
The Department of Veterans Affairs has investigated multiple employees for attending a vigil or speaking to the press about the killing of VA nurse Alex Pretti. Becky Halioua, a VA recreational therapist, faced scrutiny after condemning Pretti's murder in a media interview. She was informed of the investigation after her participation in the vigil, where investigators used photos of her as evidence. While federal employees cannot speak on behalf of their agency, Halioua asserted she was speaking privately and took steps to comply with regulations.
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