Former Chicago FBI chief sues Patel and DOJ, alleging he was scapegoated for failed protest case
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Source report: 2026-11-02 · Event: 2026-11-02
Read original story ↗Douglas DePodesta sued FBI Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Todd Blanche and Chicago U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros on November 2. The former Chicago FBI chief alleges that Boutros blamed him for the collapse of the Broadview Six prosecution, leading FBI officials to force his resignation. He seeks reinstatement, back pay and damages. These are allegations in a newly filed lawsuit.
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