prosecutorial misconduct
Coverage of prosecutorial misconduct in the Nexus archive.
- More than 1,000 cases under review after Broadview Six misconduct revelations
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review following the dismissal of the 'Broadview Six' case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, as stated by Chicago's top federal prosecutor.
- Judge questions US Attorney's Office as charges are dropped in Loretto Hospital fraud case
Federal prosecutors dropped all charges against two defendants in a hospital COVID-19 fraud case after their attorneys raised allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
- $300 Million Fraud Trial For Ex-Loretto Hospital Executive Delayed
A former Loretto Hospital executive faces a delayed $300 million fraud trial amid motions to dismiss charges due to alleged prosecutorial misconduct. The trial, originally set for July 9, was postponed as prosecutors seek a new indictment and explore plea deals with some defendants.
- Ex-Loretto Hospital Exec Pushes For Charges To Be Dropped In $300 Million Fraud Case
Anosh Ahmed, a former Loretto Hospital executive, is seeking to dismiss fraud charges related to a $300 million scheme involving fake COVID-19 testing. He faces additional charges of embezzling $15 million and steering $19 million in contracts through corrupt means. Ahmed, a fugitive in Serbia since 2023, is part of the 'Broadview Six' case, with motions alleging prosecutorial misconduct.
- ‘Broadview 6’ defendants reflect on case doomed by feds' apparent misconduct: 'We didn’t commit a crime’
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.