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Justice Dept Launches Audit of Jury Misconduct in Broadview Six

7/2/2026

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The Justice Department opened an audit of jury proceedings after Judge April Perry released transcripts exposing misconduct in the Broadview Six case.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said the review will examine over 1,000 District of Illinois presentations, covering current cases and those dating to 2007.
The audit targets Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg, who pushed evidence, removed dissenting jurors and contacted a juror, prompting that juror’s removal after a profanity-laden comment.

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Story summary

The Justice Department opened an audit of jury proceedings after Judge April Perry released transcripts exposing misconduct in the Broadview Six case.
U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros said the review will examine over 1,000 District of Illinois presentations, covering current cases and those dating to 2007.
The audit targets Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri Mecklenburg, who pushed evidence, removed dissenting jurors and contacted a juror, prompting that juror’s removal after a profanity-laden comment.