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Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues DOJ over failed anti-ICE prosecutions
Former Chicago FBI chief claims political pressure led to his ouster after failed prosecutions of anti-ICE protesters.
In brief
Former Chicago FBI chief claims political pressure led to his ouster after failed prosecutions of anti-ICE protesters. Douglas DePodesta sued DOJ officials, alleging U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros pushed politically motivated prosecutions that forced him to resign. Originally reported by Fox News.
Ex-Chicago FBI chief sues DOJ
Douglas DePodesta filed a lawsuit against top Justice Department officials.
“I saw the writing on the wall”
Claims ousted over failed prosecutions
DePodesta says he was forced out after failed prosecutions of six anti-ICE protesters.
“politically motivated prosecutions”
Alleges Boutros pushed politically motivated cases
DePodesta claims U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros pressured him to investigate political opponents.
“campaign within the doj to blame him”
Broadview Six case dropped
Boutros dropped charges against six protesters after grand jury declined to indict.
“conspiring to obstruct a federal officer”
Boutros accused of political blame game
DePodesta says Boutros blamed him for failure to secure convictions.
“repeatedly complained to his superiors in washington”
Boutros denies political role
Boutros has previously denied politics influenced charging decisions.
“no one at the fbi took their oath of office more seriously than doug”
The bottom line
Douglas DePodesta sued DOJ officials, alleging U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros pushed politically motivated prosecutions that forced him to resign.
