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Ex-FBI leader in Chicago sues DOJ, Blanche, Patel over ‘politically motivated’ Broadview Six case

Ex-FBI leader in Chicago sues DOJ, Blanche, Patel over ‘politically motivated’ Broadview Six case

Summary

Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued the Justice Department and senior officials, including President Donald Trump, alleging that he was forced to resign. He says a federal prosecutor tried to blame him for the collapse of a case against six protesters who opposed the federal immigration crackdown.

Key Facts

  • Douglas DePodesta led the FBI’s Chicago field office for nearly two years.
  • DePodesta filed suit against the Justice Department and senior administration officials, including Trump.
  • The lawsuit alleges that DePodesta was forced to resign.
  • DePodesta says a federal prosecutor sought to blame him for the collapse of the case.
  • The case involved six protesters opposing the federal immigration crackdown.
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