Prosecutor accused of misconduct in 'Broadview Six' case resigns, says US attorney 'scapegoated' her

A prosecutor accused of misconduct related to a failed attempt to bring felony charges against six protesters has resigned from her position in Chicago. The protesters had been involved in demonstrating against a federal immigration crackdown in the city.

Following her resignation, the prosecutor stated that she was being treated as a scapegoat by the U.S. attorney amid the fallout from the case.