Judge dismisses charges against billionaire Adani, but sharply criticizes DOJ
A federal judge dismissed fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani at the DOJ's request. But in an unusual twist, he refused to dismiss charges against some co-defendants and criticized the DOJ's handling of the case.
A federal judge dismissed criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday, but sharply criticized the Department of Justice for its decision to drop the case. The judge, U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, expressed dissatisfaction with the explanation provided by the principal associate deputy attorney general, Trent McCotter, for the dismissal.
Garaufis accused McCotter of disregarding professional opinions and relying solely on his own judgment. The irregularities in the decision to dismiss the indictment have raised concerns. McCotter and other government officials met with Adani's legal team, and presented a presentation disputing evidence of the alleged bribery scheme, including claims that Adani's companies were contributing to India's progress and that the Trump administration would not have brought the case. Adani's lawyer declined to comment on the ruling.
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