POLITICSJun 4 · 22:36 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESJon Seidel

Trump's attorney general backs Boutros amid fallout from botched ‘Broadview 6’ case

Trump's attorney general, Todd Blanche, supports U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros amid criticism over the 'Broadview 6' case and struggles securing convictions in Operation Midway Blitz cases. Local Democratic officials and former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot have called for Boutros' resignation due to concerns over his office's conduct.

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