Prosecutors Make Stunning Mea Culpa in Broadview Six Case

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Attorneys heard a stunning mea culpa from the U.S. Attorney's Office of Northern Illinois after prosecutors dropped all charges against the so-called "Broadview Six" immigration protesters.

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'Broadview Six' Case Dismissed On Grounds Of The Prosecutors Are Malevolent Idiots www.wonkette.com/p/broadview- ... By Gary Legum @glegum.bsky.social

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"I'm sick as a U.S. citizen who has to live in this country under this Department of Justice that is acting this recklessly."

Too polite.

#1 | Posted by Zed at 2026-05-24 01:55 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3

This is what weaponizing the DoJ actually looks like but the MAGATS who cried when Trump was justifiable prosecuted will ignore this one.

#2 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-05-25 01:40 AM | Reply

Somebody needs to be disbarred. When a prosecutor admits in court to purposefully lying and conducting themselves in such a manner they need to lose the privilege of practicing law. One disbarment, or even a suspension, will go a long way toward reducing the law fare conducted by the DOJ ...

#3 | Posted by catdog at 2026-05-25 08:08 AM | Reply

Somebody needs to be disbarred.
#3 | Posted by catdog

Probably more than just one. Prosecutor needs to spill the beans on whether or not they were directed to lie.

#4 | Posted by johnny_hotsauce at 2026-05-26 10:40 AM | Reply

This seems to be the crime of malfeasance.

LII Wex malfeasance
malfeasance
Malfeasance is an act that is illegal and causes physical or monetary harm to someone else. Malfeasance is intentional conduct that is wrongful or unlawful, especially by officials or public employees.
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In the context of criminal law, "malfeasance" can apply to cases that cause financial damage or physical injury to another person. Malpractice is an example of criminal malfeasance.
www.law.cornell.edu

#5 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-05-26 11:16 AM | Reply