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‘A crock of s**t’: transcripts show grand juror skepticism in Broadview Six case

by Bill Dwyer June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Recently released transcripts from the October 2025 grand jury that eventually returned an indictment against the Broadview Six ICE protestors show a grand jury deeply skeptical of the government’s argument for a finding of probable cause, with some jurors openly derisive of the prosecution.  Grand jurors repeatedly expressed concern over the definition of conspiracy presented […]

My journey with HemingwayJune 18, 2026
I wrote the book, My Journey with Hemingway, for a number of reasons. First for my family, second for the… Read more: My journey with Hemingway
Mike’s Place closed for 30 days, no more special events allowedJune 17, 2026
Mike’s Place Sports Bar & Grill will remain closed until July 7, under terms of an agreement worked out with… Read more: Mike’s Place closed for 30 days, no more special events allowed
Straw, Broadview 6 defendants demand special counsel investigation June 17, 2026
Last week newly released grand jury transcripts disclosed a grand juror telling Broadview 6 prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg last October that… Read more: Straw, Broadview 6 defendants demand special counsel investigation
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Making antiques cool again June 16, 2026
Odds and ends with some a bit odder than others: It’s vintage now: There was an extended period of time back in the 1970s and into the… Read more: Making antiques cool again