'Broadview 6' say Boutros' 'significant failings' warrant special counsel probe of 'poisoned' case
Defense attorneys for the "Broadview Six" are calling for a special counsel investigation into Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros. They cite "significant failings" that led to the collapse of the prosecution four months ago. The attorneys argue an independent probe is necessary to determine why the case was tainted.
Four months after the spectacular collapse of the “Broadview Six” case, defense attorneys argued Tuesday that "significant failings" by Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros demonstrate the need for an independent special counsel to determine what went wrong with the tainted prosecution.At "bare…
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