Key facts
- Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth called for interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign.
- The senators cited the "Broadview Six" case as a reason for their demand.
- They accused Boutros of presiding over a federal office plagued by dysfunction and alleged misconduct.
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth have called for the resignation of interim U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros for the Northern District of Illinois. The senators made their demand on Tuesday, citing the "Broadview Six" case as a primary reason. They accused Boutros of presiding over a federal office that is allegedly plagued by dysfunction and misconduct. The senators stated that Boutros's time as interim U.S. Attorney has been "riddled" with issues.