Andrew Boutros
ON THE RECORD · 7 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“would be the safest course to proceed with the execution of the arrest warrants.”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros told the judge that law enforcement officials advised waiting until July 1 morning to unseal the complaint for safety during arrests.
“unacceptable in a civilized society.”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-05-21 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros described the conduct of the Broadview Six defendants as unacceptable in a civilized society.
“I respect your findings.”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros told the judge he respected her findings regarding the sealing order violation.
“the sincere hope was that, by the time I landed in Washington, all three defendants were in custody. And it just didn’t work out that way.”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros said he hoped all three defendants would be in custody by the time he arrived in Washington for the press conference.
“The last communication that I saw from my team was words to the effect of, ‘We’re going to chambers. We’re headed up to chambers to take care of this.’ That’s the last thing I saw,”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros said the last communication he saw from his team indicated they were going to chambers to handle the unsealing.
“no longer had access to my phones”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros said he no longer had access to his phones as he prepared to appear at the press conference.
“intentions were to comply with the order.”
Andrew Boutros · said 2026-07-09 · reported 2026-07-09
Boutros told McNally his intentions were to comply with the sealing order.