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Andrew S. Boutros is a U.S. Attorney at the Department of Justice, while Mecklenburg is an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Perry is a U.S. District Judge overseeing DOJ matters in Chicago.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Blanche held up the Broadview Six case; Boutros appeared before grand jury.
  2. Mecklenburg accused Boutros of directing prosecution amid a Chicago administration crackdown.

How it started

8 reports, 6 independent, last reported Oct 23. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Andrew S. Boutros is a U.S. Attorney at the Department of Justice, while Mecklenburg is an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Perry is a U.S. District Judge overseeing DOJ matters in Chicago.

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Andrew S. BoutrosMecklenburgPerrydepartmentNorthern DistrictWhite HouseChicago

How it developed

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  1. Blanche held up the Broadview Six case; Boutros appeared before grand jury.1 source
  2. Mecklenburg accused Boutros of directing prosecution amid a Chicago administration crackdown.1 source
  3. US Attorney Boutros handles a case in the Northern District (office in Chicago) concerning Mecklenburg, facing White House pressure.1 source
  4. Details regarding the roles of specific legal personnel in the Chicago U.S. Attorney's Office.1 source

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