Former FBI boss sues

Douglas DePodesta filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration and top Justice Department officials.

Boutros denies White House role

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros claimed no White House communications occurred in the Broadview Six case.

Boutros' office meeting

DePodesta alleged Boutros met with DOJ officials Oct 7, 2025, to discuss Broadview Six investigation.

Case collapse timeline

Broadview Six case collapsed May 21 after judge found apparent misconduct by prosecutors.

Charged individuals

Six Democratic activists were charged including Kat Abughazaleh, a congressional candidate running for Illinois' 9th District.

DePodesta's lawsuit claims

DePodesta alleged Boutros falsely blamed him for case collapse and forced his retirement.

Boutros' office response

Boutros' team claimed selective prosecution was 'the product of fevered paranoia and delusional speculation'.

Judge's investigation

Judge Perry sought records on White House communications and may appoint special prosecutor.

Key lawsuit claim

DePodesta noted 'persons close to Trump administration called for criminal prosecution of protesters'.

“persons close to the Trump administration called for criminal prosecution of the protesters, particularly Kat Abughazaleh, who was running for the office of United States Representative at the time”

Case background

Broadview Six case involved protest outside immigration facility where six activists were charged with conspiracy.

Political fallout

Abughazaleh placed second in Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th District seat won by Daniel Biss.

Boutros' office actions

Prosecutors filed charges Oct 23, 2025, after grand jury rejected initial indictment.

Current legal status

Judge Perry is considering whether to name special prosecutor for DOJ misconduct investigation.

No immediate response

Neither Boutros nor spokesperson commented on lawsuit Monday.