# Former FBI boss sues Trump admin over Broadview 6 case

> Former Chicago FBI boss sues Trump officials after claims of White House involvement in Broadview Six case collapse.
- Title: Former FBI boss sues Trump admin over Broadview 6 case
- Summary: Former Chicago FBI boss sues Trump officials after claims of White House involvement in Broadview Six case collapse. Douglas DePodesta sued U.S. Attorney…
- Keywords: douglas depodesta, andrew boutros, broadview six, trump administration, justice department, fbi, u.s. attorney, kat abughazaleh, democratic primary, cook county, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2026/11/02/broadview-six-depodesta-boutros-kat-abughazaleh
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:38:00.723+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: douglas depodesta, andrew boutros, broadview six, trump administration, justice department, fbi, u.s. attorney, kat abughazaleh, democratic primary, cook county, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Douglas DePodesta sued U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and Trump administration officials for falsely blaming him in the Broadview Six case, which collapsed after prosecutors allegedly targeted Democratic activists.