Andrew Boutros

ICE has issued a new wanted poster for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, two remaining sons of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman-Loera, with a $10 million reward. The fugitives are charged with drug conspiracy and operating a criminal enterprise, as part of efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel's leadership.

ICE has issued a new wanted poster for Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar and Jesus Alfredo Guzman Salazar, two remaining sons of El Chapo, offering a $10 million reward. The brothers are charged with drug conspiracy and operating a criminal enterprise, as part of efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel's leadership.

A U.S. magistrate judge ordered Attorney Andrew Boutros to appear in court on July 9 to address potential violations of a seal order in a criminal case involving alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. The case, which includes charges of kidnapping conspiracy against three defendants, was discussed by Boutros during a press conference with top Justice Department officials.

The FBI announced 305 arrests and the recovery of 24 missing children in Chicago during Operation New Dawn, a 60-day cross-agency effort involving 11 federal agencies. The operation targeted crimes including robbery, kidnapping, drug trafficking, and child exploitation, with agencies collaborating under the U.S. flag rather than individual agency banners.

The Justice Department announced 300 fugitive arrests and over 175 charges against individuals accused of violent crimes in a two-month federal operation called 'Operation New Dawn' in the Chicago area. The effort involved 11 federal agencies, including the FBI, ATF, and DEA, and targeted offenses such as murder, kidnapping, and drug trafficking.

US Attorney for the Northern District of IL Andrew Boutros announced nearly 200 individuals were charged in an anti-violence initiative in Chicago and Rockford.

Douglas DePodesta, the FBI's special agent in charge in Chicago, is abruptly leaving his position after being pushed to retire, according to sources and a resignation message. His departure is linked to Director Kash Patel's efforts to remove agents not aligned with the Trump administration agenda. DePodesta cited a conflict in his farewell note, suggesting his exit resulted from standing up for FBI personnel.

Douglas DePodesta, the FBI's special agent in charge in Chicago, is abruptly leaving his position after being pushed to retire, according to a resignation message and anonymous sources. His departure is linked to internal conflicts and broader efforts by FBI Director Kash Patel to remove agents perceived as not aligning with the Trump administration's agenda.

The Justice Department is reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a case against four activists due to misconduct. The review includes past and pending cases in the Northern District of Illinois, prompted by revelations of unethical practices such as a prosecutor meeting with a grand juror outside proceedings and other jurors being excluded for disagreeing with the case dismissal.

The Justice Department is reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors due to misconduct revelations that led to the dismissal of a case against four activists. The review includes pending cases and past proceedings dating back nearly 20 years, prompted by a judge's scrutiny of a prosecutor's interactions with grand jurors.

Justice Department officials are reviewing over 1,000 grand jury presentations by Illinois prosecutors in Chicago following the dismissal of a case against four activists due to misconduct. The review, covering nearly 20 years, aims to ensure ethical conduct and case integrity after revelations of a prosecutor meeting a grand juror outside proceedings and other jurors being prevented from participating.

The U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago faces a credibility crisis after a failed indictment of six protesters who opposed the Trump administration’s deportation campaign. Prosecutors secured a grand jury indictment accusing the 'Broadview Six' of conspiring to impede a federal agent during a protest outside an immigration facility, but the case was dismissed due to revelations of prosecutorial misconduct.

The US Attorney's office in Chicago, led by Andrew Boutros, is facing a crisis of confidence after dropping three cases due to misconduct in securing indictments. A specific arson conspiracy case was dropped earlier this week.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg's work in Chicago faces scrutiny over claims of improper conduct in seeking indictments, prompting defense attorneys to demand a special counsel to investigate U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and his office for criminal contempt. Boutros announced a review of Mecklenburg's grand jury cases dating back to 2007, which could impact over 100 cases, amid questions about the reliability of information from his office under the legal doctrine of presumption of regularity.

Chicago U.S. Attorney drops a third case due to 'serious irregularities' linked to a prosecutor's conduct. U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros has pledged to review all cases connected to the prosecutor over decades.

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.

Rep. Jamie Raskin calls for an investigation into U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over alleged misconduct in the Broadview Six case, which involved grand jury tampering and due process violations. The scandal has drawn criticism from local and national Democratic officials, with demands for accountability.

Chicago's federal appeals court overturned convictions of former ComEd officials Anne Pramaggiore and Michael McClain, prompting U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to consider whether to retry them. The court acknowledged the convictions were legally flawed but emphasized they did not declare the defendants innocent.

A judge dismissed fraud charges in a COVID-19 testing case linked to the same prosecutor handling the collapsed 'Broadview Six' case. The dismissal followed allegations of misconduct against U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros' office, prompting a 'credibility crisis' and leading to charges being dropped against two defendants tied to a former Loretto Hospital CFO.

Federal prosecutors dropped charges against two co-defendants in an $800 million fraud case tied to Loretto Hospital's former CFO after a judge threatened a hearing over alleged grand jury misconduct. The move follows similar dismissals in the 'Broadview Six' case and raises concerns about the credibility of the U.S. Attorney's office.

Jurors were hesitant to indict ICE protesters, but prosecutors, including U.S. attorney Andrew Boutros in Chicago, continued to push for charges.

A federal judge released grand jury transcripts that led to the dismissal of conspiracy charges against the 'Broadview Six', who were accused of damaging an immigration agent's SUV during a protest. The U.S. Attorney dismissed the case after the judge found improprieties in the grand jury proceedings. The six individuals include Kat Abughazaleh, Brian Straw, Catherine Sharp, Michael Rabbitt, Joselyn Walsh, and Andre Martin.

Tommy Spaulding, a 42-year-old Chicago resident, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for selling drugs on the dark web after pleading guilty to conspiracy and drug trafficking offenses in July 2025.

Over 100 former federal prosecutors in Chicago and Rockford criticized U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for a 'failure of leadership,' citing leadership exodus, grand jury irregularities, collapsed cases, and breaches of trust with judges. The rebuke follows the collapse of the 'Broadview Six' case due to prosecutorial misconduct and tensions between Boutros and former prosecutors.

A controversial Justice Department official, Aakash Singh, has been linked to the Chicago-area deportation campaign Operation Midway Blitz and faces scrutiny over potential ties to the 'Broadview Six' case. Charges against protesters were dropped after allegations of prosecutorial misconduct, and a Tennessee judge dismissed an indictment citing Singh's pressure on prosecutors. Singh is also accused of rushing a fraud indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center.

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.

The U.S. Attorney in Chicago, Andrew Boutros, admitted to personally addressing a grand jury before indicting immigration protesters in 2019, a move criticized as unusual. The case against the protesters was later dismissed due to misconduct by an assistant U.S. attorney, and defense lawyers argue Boutros' involvement compromised the grand jury process.

Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth urged interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign over issues in the 'Broadview Six' case and alleged misconduct in his office. They accused Boutros of overseeing a federal office marked by dysfunction.

Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are demanding the resignation of U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros over the collapsed 'Broadview Six' case, citing chaotic tenure and alleged misconduct. A judge revealed improper actions by prosecutors, including unauthorized communications with grand jurors and attempts to conceal evidence.

The 'Broadview Six' defendants, including a former congressional candidate and local political figures, faced federal charges tied to a protest against ICE but were exonerated after the case collapsed due to claims of prosecutorial misconduct. The individuals assert they did not commit a crime and highlight the legal and personal toll of the prosecution.

E. Jean Carroll has sued President Donald Trump over her 1996 sexual assault allegations, with court rulings favoring her claims. Trump denied the allegations and faced defamation lawsuits, while the Justice Department investigated potential perjury, which was later denied by prosecutors. New York's 2022 law change enabled Carroll to pursue legal action for past abuse.

Illinois U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros denies his office is investigating E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine writer who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault in the 1990s and won civil judgments against him. Sources claim Boutros is leading the probe, but his office calls such reports 'categorically false,' amid criticism over the Broadview Six case and allegations of a credibility crisis in his office.

Federal prosecutors have dropped all remaining criminal charges against four defendants from the 'Broadview Six' who were indicted in October 2024 for protesting outside a suburban Chicago immigration detention center. The case unraveled after prosecutors made improper redactions to grand jury transcripts, potentially exposing them to sanctions. This marks the latest such case to collapse for the Trump administration.

Federal prosecutors have dropped all remaining criminal charges against four people from the 'Broadview Six' who were indicted in October for protesting outside a suburban Chicago immigration detention center. The decision came after a meeting regarding improper redactions made by prosecutors to grand jury transcripts, which may result in sanctions against the prosecution. This case represents another unraveling prosecution for the Trump administration.

US Attorney Andrew Boutros dropped charges against Illinois anti-ICE activists, including ex-congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, citing grand jury misconduct. US District Judge April Perry expressed shock at the government's actions during a closed-door hearing. The charges were dismissed with prejudice.