Judge April Perry Demands Grand Jury Email and Outside Contacts in Broadview Six Sanctions Review
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Updated · Chicago Tribune · Oct 9
Judge April Perry Demands Grand Jury Email and Outside Contacts in Broadview Six Sanctions Review
3 articles · Updated · Chicago Tribune · Oct 9
Summary
April Perry ordered the U.S. attorney’s office to turn over written communications with anyone outside the office about investigatory or charging decisions in the Broadview Six case.
One request specifically targets an email sent to U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros that attached an expedited transcript of grand jury proceedings, signaling the judge’s focus in the sanctions review.
Oral contacts must also be detailed: prosecutors must identify who was present, when the conversation occurred, how long it lasted, and certify that no recording or transcript exists.
The order marks Perry’s first formal discovery demand as she weighs possible sanctions in the controversial federal case.