Prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg resigns from DOJ in fiery letter, saying Boutros "personally directed" Broadview 6 prosecution

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Federal prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the DOJ, citing "scathing" accusations against U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros.
Mecklenburg alleges Boutros personally directed the Broadview Six prosecution and scapegoated her for its failure.
The case against six protesters, initially felony charges, collapsed due to alleged "gross misconduct" in grand jury proceedings.
Boutros announced the dismissal, citing "upsetting" conduct, including a prosecutor vouching for the case and improper contact with grand jurors.
Mecklenburg disputes Boutros' account, accusing him of keeping her uninformed and preventing her defense against misconduct allegations.
She claims Boutros agreed she committed misconduct without hearing her side and blamed her for a prosecution he directed over her objections.
Mecklenburg is retiring under protest to retain healthcare benefits after being removed from a subsequent assignment.
Boutros' office announced grand jury reforms and a review of over 1,000 past cases.

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