Broadview 6 'Deflection' Ousted Chicago's FBI Head, Suit Says

By Lauraann Wood · November 2, 2026, 11:16 PM EST

Chicago's former FBI head claimed Monday in federal court that he was forced to retire from the local field office once U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros mounted a political pressure campaign "to...

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Case Information

Case Title

DePodesta v. Boutros et al

Case Number

1:26-cv-13506

Court

Illinois Northern

Nature of Suit

899 Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision

Date Filed

November 02, 2026