Fact Check: Did Alex Pretti’s Parents Say He Quit His ICU Job and Showed Unusual Behavior?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: Alex Pretti’s parents said he quit his ICU job months earlier and showed unusual behavior.


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: A statement released by Pretti’s parents referenced his work as an ICU nurse at a Veterans Administration hospital but did not say that he quit his job or that his recent behavior was unusual. Claims to the contrary are fabricated.


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Date: 01/29/2026


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Last Updated on January 29, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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