Judicial rebuke of DOJ tactics as Broadview Six case collapses
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A federal judge dismissed all charges against the Broadview Six after the DOJ admitted prosecutorial misconduct—vouching to grand jurors, altering grand jury composition, and undisclosed communications—leading to a sharp rebuke of prosecutors; the ruling underscores concerns about First Amendment rights and the DOJ’s power, and discusses potential compensation avenues via a Trump‑funded “weaponization” slush fund.
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