Politics & Government
Newly Released "Broadview Six" Grand Jury Transcript Shows Prosecutors Vouched For Case, Dismissed Skeptical Jurors
Defense attorneys said prosecutors were forced to drop the case because of "significant errors" in the grand jury process.
Updated on: June 10, 2026
A partial transcript of grand jury proceedings in the "Broadview Six" case was released Tuesday, demonstrating what attorneys for the now-cleared defendants say are instances of misconduct by federal prosecutors looking for an indictment.
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In late May, federal prosecutors dismissed all charges against the remaining members of a group of protesters arrested last year at a demonstration outside the Broadview ICE facility.
U.S. Attorney for Northern Illinois Andrew Boutros attended the hearing personally to say the decision to dismiss charges was due to improper handling of the grand jury proceedings by the lead prosecutor in the case.
