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U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Group of former federal prosecutors in Chicago says US Attorney Andrew Boutros has damaged office’s reputation

June 8, 2026 at 6:05 p.m.

More than a hundred former Chicago federal prosecutors released a letter Monday saying actions taken by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros and other leaders have "tarnished the reputation of the United...

Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros appears at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

‘Broadview Six’ attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

June 4, 2026 at 8:34 p.m.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday came to the defense of embattled Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros in a lengthy social media post.

Images of video taken outside Erie Family Health Center in Chicago captures immigration authorities taking a man into custody on Oct. 24, 2025, after he dropped off his pregnant wife at the facility for a doctor's appointment. (Roberto Mendez)

Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside

June 5, 2026 at 10:56 a.m.

A federal judge on Monday ruled that Eriksen Ventura Romero's arrest violated a long-running consent decree and ordered him released.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros, at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

US Attorney Andrew Boutros acknowledges contact with ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury

June 2, 2026 at 6:34 p.m.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros released a startling report Tuesday acknowledging he appeared before the grand jury in the "Broadview Six" case on the day the indictment was handed up.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros is at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth demand US Attorney Andrew Boutros resign

June 2, 2026 at 5:52 p.m.

Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth called Tuesday for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.

U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros sits at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, April 3, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago US attorney handling investigation into nonprofit spending, funding of sex assault lawsuit against Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll

May 28, 2026 at 5:54 p.m.

The U.S. attorney in Chicago has been tasked by the DOJ with leading a criminal investigation into a nonprofit that helped fund some legal costs for E. Jean Carroll.

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Group of former federal prosecutors in Chicago says US Attorney Andrew Boutros has damaged office’s reputation

‘Broadview Six’ attorneys seek evidence of White House pressure to indict

Federal judge orders release of man detained outside Erie Family Health while pregnant wife was inside

US Attorney Andrew Boutros acknowledges contact with ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury

Illinois senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth demand US Attorney Andrew Boutros resign

Chicago US attorney handling investigation into nonprofit spending, funding of sex assault lawsuit against Donald Trump by E. Jean Carroll

US attorney orders reforms as ‘Broadview Six’ grand jury controversy spreads to new case

‘Broadview Six’ case in rare waters as defense says US attorney may have had ‘personal contact’ with grand jury

Fallout begins in ‘Broadview Six’ case meltdown as prosecutor loses Washington posting

Grand jury improprieties revealed in court as ‘Broadview Six’ case unravels