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'Broadview 6' want special counsel to probe Boutros' office, Trump's Justice Department for criminal contempt
Members of the 'Broadview Six' are requesting a federal judge to appoint an independent special counsel to investigate Justice Department officials in Chicago and Washington D.C. for criminal contempt, following the collapse of a case against them due to alleged misconduct by prosecutors from U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' office. Defense attorneys argue the misconduct may extend to President Donald Trump's Justice Department and have filed a 27-page request with U.S. District Judge April Perry, who previously handled a contempt case and uncovered the alleged improprieties after reviewing grand jury transcripts.
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