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Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct in 'Broadview Six' Case Resigns, Says US Attorney 'Scapegoated' Her

CHICAGO (AP) — A prosecutor who has been accused of misconduct over a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters of the federal immigration crackdown in Chicago has resigned, saying she was being treated as a scapegoat after the case fell apart.

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U.S. News & World Report· Sep 25, 11:54 PMProsecutor Accused of Misconduct in 'Broadview Six' Case Resigns, Says US Attorney 'Scapegoated' HerAlso ran in SFGATE, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WDIV ClickOnDetroit, WTOP

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