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POLITICS & POLICY • UNITED STATES

Former Chicago FBI chief sues DOJ and administration officials over protest case

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Former Chicago FBI chief Douglas DePodesta sued the Justice Department and administration officials, alleging he was forced to resign after a prosecutor sought to blame him for the collapse of a case against six protesters. The allegations have not been established in court.

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The lawsuit concerns federal law enforcement leadership and a case involving protesters opposing the immigration crackdown. The article does not describe a direct effect on U.S. businesses, markets or households.