Controversial DOJ boss takes reins in tainted ‘Broadview 6’ case, stymies judge’s inquiry

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<p>A controversial top Justice Department official inserted himself into Chicago's "Broadview Six" case Friday, insisting "the United States has not agreed to provide any information"<b> </b>sought by a judge who might name a special prosecutor<b> </b>to look into wrongdoing by the feds.</p><p>Associate Attorney General Stanley<b> </b>Woodward<b> </b>asked U.S. District Judge April Perry to clarify if she meant for her recent records "request" to be a "directive." However, he added, "the United States believes further proceedings would not be appropriate."</p><p>Woodward's entry into the case…

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