#FLYNN First 30 mins: Judge Sullivan summarizes arguments for/against DOJ dismissal + warns scope of hearing will be limited + will invite input parties. Sullivan emphasizing -- repeating twice -- that Rule 48 A not meant to be court's "rubber stamp" for prosecutorial decision— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) September 29, 2020
Here is Rule 48(a) READ: “The government may, with leave of court, dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. The government may not dismiss the prosecution during trial without the defendant’s consent." @CBSNews https://t.co/LkISFRy9Fb— Catherine Herridge (@CBS_Herridge) September 29, 2020
https://www.federalrulesofcriminalprocedure.org/title-ix/rule-48-dismissal/