I presented grand jury cases for the Justice Department for 25 years. This vouching by an AUSA is shocking. It's the type of thing that would get a case dismissed and the prosecutor in deep trouble.
Michael J. Stern
AUSA Sheri Mecklenburg: "I would never ask you to charge somebody if I didn't think there was probable cause … I don't charge people unless I'm absolutely sure."
Jon Seidel
DEVELOPING: Read the grand jury transcripts that tanked the controversial 'Broadview 6' case, via @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
The case revolved around a September protest and collapsed last month amid revelations of apparent prosecutorial misconduct during the grand jury proceedings.