Joe Scarborough @JoeNBC
“Rule 48(a)’s “leave of court” requirement was to guard against dubious dismissals of criminal cases that would benefit powerful and well-connected defendants. In other words, it was drafted and enacted precisely to deal with the situation that has arisen in US v. Flynn.” — PolitiTweet.org
TFrampton @TFrampton
NEW on SSRN: “Why Do Rule 48(a) Dismissals Require ‘Leave of Court’?” SCOTUS (and DOJ) say it’s only to protect Def… https://t.co/TtmBXwrrTV
