U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
Coverage of U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois in the Nexus archive.
- Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
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.
- Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
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.
- Oak Lawn methadone clinic owner used millions in Medicaid fraud scheme to buy yacht, cars, jewelry, feds say
Daniel Robinson, owner of an Oak Lawn methadone clinic, is accused of defrauding Illinois Medicaid by submitting over $95 million in false claims for non-existent counseling services, with $7 million of the proceeds spent on luxury items like a yacht named 'Butt Nekkid,' cars, and jewelry. The Justice Department alleges that Robinson's company, ODA Solutions, fabricated medical records and billed for services that were never provided, including to deceased patients.
- Durbin, Duckworth call for Chicago’s US attorney to resign
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.
- Durbin, Duckworth want Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign over botched 'Broadview Six' case
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.
- 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.