I have not followed this case closely.
If this decision stands, there will be at least one disturbing consequence...
Every federal defendant who has pleaded guilty will now ask, at least, for new discovery.
At worst, they will ask to withdraw their guilty plea.
Since 96% of federal inmates plead guilty to a reduced charge, this will create total chaos in the federal courts.
You might want to familiarize yourself with this case. The D.O.J. vacated the case because the investigation and prosecution were corrupt. Furthermore convicts who plead guilty appeal their cases all the time. That is not nor will be anything new in federal courts.
Re: “Furthermore convicts who plead guilty appeal their cases all the time.”
I am hearing that for the first time.
Defendants who plead guilty swear - under penalty of perjury - that they have committed the crime they are charged with.
They also swear - under penalty of perjury - that they will not seek new discovery, appeal their case, or seek a new trial.
Perhaps you can give me a couple of current examples of defendants who are appealing their guilty pleas?
Thanks.