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U.S. Attorney Accepts Broadview Six Prosecutor’s Resignation Protest

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:54 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros accepted Sheri Mecklenburg’s resignation, which she announced as a protest.
Mecklenburg accused Boutros of scapegoating her, though the Justice Department called the alleged forced felony charge false.
The ‘Broadview Six’ were charged on Sept. 26, 2025 with conspiring to impede a federal officer.
Judge April M. Perry will hear arguments on alleged misconduct on Oct. 1.
Mecklenburg denies vouching, juror contact, and says her case was redacted without notice.

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U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros accepted Sheri Mecklenburg’s resignation, which she announced as a protest.
Mecklenburg accused Boutros of scapegoating her, though the Justice Department called the alleged forced felony charge false.
The ‘Broadview Six’ were charged on Sept. 26, 2025 with conspiring to impede a federal officer.
Judge April M. Perry will hear arguments on alleged misconduct on Oct. 1.
Mecklenburg denies vouching, juror contact, and says her case was redacted without notice.