Broadview Six case
Coverage of Broadview Six case in the Nexus archive.
- Outgoing Chicago FBI chief tells team to 'keep the FBI mission alive' as speculation swirls about his exit
Douglas DePodesta, the FBI special agent in charge of the Chicago Field Office, announced his departure, citing that his commitment to the FBI's mission led to his exit. The FBI responded by emphasizing its achievements under President Trump's leadership, while DePodesta's departure has raised questions amid ongoing issues in Chicago's federal law enforcement community.
- Charges dropped against suspects in attempted robbery of undercover fed agents
Federal prosecutors dropped charges against suspects in an attempted robbery of undercover federal officers in Country Club Hills after new video emerged. A judge is holding a hearing to determine if the feds should be sanctioned for the case involving Amir Fagan, Demond Edwards, and Chashonn Toney.
- Over 100 ex-federal prosecutors call out 'failure of leadership' by Chicago's embattled U.S. attorney
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.