Nicholas Garaufis & R. Trent McCotter
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Nicholas Garaufis, as the presiding US District Judge, oversaw the Adani case, ultimately granting the Department of Justice's dismissal request, but publicly and sharply criticized R. Trent McCotter's conduct during the process.
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Nicholas Garaufis: Presiding judge; dismissed charges but criticized DOJ's process and McCotter's conduct.
R. Trent McCotter: DOJ official who decided to drop charges; criticized by judge for collaborating with defense.
Aug 10, 2026 · 139 articles
Regulatory
Nicholas Garaufis: Presiding judge; questioned DOJ's initial brief; ordered further explanation; procedural role.
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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Nicholas Garaufis criticized dismissal process R. Trent McCotterUS court dismisses Adani...
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R. Trent McCotter justified dismissal Nicholas GaraufisUS court dismisses Adani...
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