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United States — United States Department of Justice & R. Trent McCotter

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United States — United States Department of Justice: Moved to dismiss charges, citing weaknesses; faced judicial criticism for process.
R. Trent McCotter: DOJ official who decided to drop charges; criticized by judge for collaborating with defense.
Aug 10, 2026 · 139 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: Defended dismissal; cited jurisdictional and policy reasons; decision criticized as politically motivated; internal divisions revealed.
R. Trent McCotter: Principal Associate Deputy AG; made dismissal decision; authored detailed justification; key figure in DOJ's reversal.
Jun 24, 2026 · 90 articles
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