Cat Sharp

Transcripts from the Broadview Six grand jury proceedings were released, revealing prosecutor errors that led to the collapse of a felony conspiracy case against six protesters. The case, involving a September protest outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, saw charges dropped after a judge found misconduct including improper juror interactions and vouching.

Five Broadview protesters faced a traumatizing legal battle after being indicted on felony conspiracy and misdemeanor charges related to a protest at an immigration detention facility. The U.S. Attorney’s Office later dismissed the case due to errors, but the defendants reported significant financial and psychological tolls.