# Nicholas Garaufis

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-26**: Judge Declines to Dismiss Immediately, Sets Deadline — Judge Garaufis issues a written order refusing to immediately dismiss the case, calling the DOJ's reasoning 'terse, bland, and conclusory.' He orders prosecutors to submit a detailed justification by July 13, 2026.
- **2026-06-24**: Adani Lawyers Request Formal Dismissal — Adani's legal team files a motion asking Judge Garaufis to formally dismiss the indictment, arguing the matter is outside U.S. jurisdiction and the evidence is insufficient.
- **2026-05**: DOJ Drops Charges — The U.S. Department of Justice informs the court it will no longer pursue the prosecution, stating it cannot sustain the allegations. Multiple other federal investigations into Adani Group are also closed.
- **2024**: Indictment Filed — Grand jury indicts Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and others on securities and wire fraud charges related to an alleged bribery scheme involving Indian officials and misleading U.S. investors.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### No US Judge Has Ever Blocked a DOJ Dismissal: Adani Case Sets $0 Precedent
2026-06-29 02:25:42 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Judge Garaufis's order for a DOJ explanation is a routine procedural step under Rule 48. Defense expert Chris Man confirms that no federal judge has ever refused to approve a prosecutor's motion to dismiss, underscoring near-absolute executive discretion in charging and uncharging decisions.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/adani-doj-dismissal-judicial-discretion-no-denial

### Judge Garaufis Demands DOJ Justify by July 13 Why It Abandoned Adani Prosecution
2026-06-28 00:42:41 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has refused to rubber-stamp the DOJ's dismissal of the Adani indictment, requiring detailed justification by July 13. The ruling tests the limits of prosecutorial discretion versus judicial oversight in high-profile cross-border white-collar cases.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/judge-garaufis-doj-adani-dismissal-deadline-july-13

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