Northern District of Illinois
Coverage of Northern District of Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ announces more than 175 charges, 300 fugitive arrests in Chicago area crime sweep
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.
- Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
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.
- US Attorney's office in Chicago faces more questions following dropped cases
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.
- Who Is the Prosecutor Investigating E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits?
Andrew S. Boutros is the prosecutor investigating E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuits. He serves as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in Chicago.