Former Chicago FBI chief sues over forced resignationLawsuit alleges Trump officials pressed FBI to target opponentsFormer FBI chief’s lawsuit challenges politicized prosecution claims
Douglas DePodesta sued senior Justice Department and FBI officials in federal court in Chicago on November 2, alleging he was pressured to resign after the Broadview Six prosecution collapsed.Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued senior Justice Department and FBI officials on November 2, alleging political pressure to pursue cases against Trump opponents and force him out after a protest prosecution collapsed.Douglas DePodesta sued Trump administration officials on November 2, alleging he was forced out after the Broadview Six case failed and accusing prosecutors of politically driven decisions.