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US court scraps fraud case against Gautam Adani and nephew Sagar

A US judge has dismissed securities and wire fraud charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, ending the criminal case over alleged bribes tied to Indian solar contracts. The dismissal with prejudice bars the government from reviving the charges, potentially clearing the way for Adani Group to expand in…

The Economic Times

US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani; senior lawyers laud decision

A US federal court has officially dismissed the criminal charges against Gautam Adani and his nephew, thanks to the Justice Department's request after analyzing jurisdictional and evidentiary issues. This ruling marks a significant victory for the Adani Group, although it does not imply any ruling on the allegations themselves. Gautam…

The Economic Times

US Judge Calls DOJ’s Decision to Drop Charges Against India’s Richest Man ‘Concerning’ as Court Dismisses Bribery Case

On Monday, a U.S. judge dismissed criminal charges against India’s richest man, Gautam Adani, but questioned the unusual process through which the Justice Department decided to abandon the high-profile bribery and fraud case.

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US court dismisses criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

US judge says Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Indian billionaire ‘highly unusual’

The Independent UK

Judge Garaufis Blasts Trump DOJ for 'Highly Unusual' Dismissal of Adani Bribery Case

A Brooklyn judge blasted the Trump DOJ's 'highly unusual' move to drop Gautam Adani's bribery case, refusing two counts and probing a $10 billion US investment pledge.

International Business Times UK

Adani Group stocks jump up to 3% after US judge drops criminal case against Gautam Adani. What investors should know

Adani Group shares rose up to 3% after a US judge dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani. Adani Enterprises, Adani Power, Adani Ports and Adani Green gained, boosting investor sentiment. The judge said the decision was not an endorsement of the Justice Department’s move, while Adani Group has consistently denied…

The Economic Times

Gautam Adani welcomes US criminal case dismissal, says faith in rule of law ‘unwavering’

Billionaire Gautam Adani welcomed a US judge’s dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying his faith in “truth, fairness and the rule of law” remained unwavering. The Justice Department had sought to abandon the fraud and bribery case, prompting Judge Nicholas Garaufis to scrutinise the reasons behind the decision before…

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US judge dismisses criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani

A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The Justice Department decided to abandon the fraud and bribery case against him. Adani denied any agreement was made for the dismissal of the indictment. He had previously pledged a ten billion dollar investment in the United States. The…

The Economic Times

Inside the legal campaign that freed Gautam Adani from US prosecution

US prosecutors dropped bribery and fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani. A 10-week defense campaign presented nearly 600 pages of legal arguments. This extensive effort persuaded the Justice Department to abandon the prosecution. The case began in November 2024 and was dismissed in May 2026. Adani and his nephew settled…

The Economic Times

Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of US criminal case in sworn affidavit

Gautam Adani has categorically denied any involvement with a deal related to the dismissal of criminal charges against him. He affirmed under oath that he was ignorant of any agreements surrounding this matter. The Justice Department explained that legal hurdles necessitated the charge dismissal. Furthermore, discussions between Adani's legal team…

The Economic Times

US DOJ defends dropping Gautam Adani case, says charges were flawed

In a 10-page submission before US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis, the Department said the court had only a limited role in reviewing its decision to seek dismissal of the indictment with prejudice. The filing came after Judge Garaufis directed the Department to explain why it wanted to permanently withdraw the…

The Times of India

US judge's order in Adani case is procedural: Senior lawyer Raian Karanjawala

A senior lawyer clarified that a US judge's request for more details on dropping charges against the Adani Group is a standard legal procedure. He emphasized that the Department of Justice requires court permission to withdraw a prosecution, a process the judge is overseeing. This step, he explained, is routine…

The Economic Times

Adani case: NY judge's query procedural, unlikely to derail DoJ bid to drop charges, says US lawyer

A US judge's request for more details on dismissing charges against Gautam Adani is a standard procedural step, not a sign the case will resume. Legal experts emphasize that federal courts rarely force prosecutors to pursue cases they've decided to drop. The Justice Department is expected to provide the requested…

The Economic Times

Lawyers for Gautam Adani urge US judge to dismiss criminal case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's lawyers are pushing a U.S. judge to officially drop criminal charges after the Justice Department announced it would no longer pursue the case. Adani had been accused of bribery and misleading U.S. investors. The defense argues the charges were outside U.S. jurisdiction and unprovable. Separately, Adani's…

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FDNY firehouses still ‘hostile’ to firefighters of color despite years of civil rights litigation, Vulcan Society president says

NEW YORK — The head of the city’s Black firefighters group bashed the FDNY for not making significant progress in creating a “less hostile” atmosphere at firehouses — despite changes required by a groundbreaking civil rights lawsuit.

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Anonymous government witness may take center stage at NYC trial of pro-Trump Twitter troll who urged 2016 Hillary supporters to vote ‘by text’

A Brooklyn judge will allow a prominent alt-right internet figure to keep his identity secret when he testifies against a pro-Trump Twitter troll accused of trying to trick 2016 Hillary Clinton voters out of casting a ballot.

The Independent UK

NXIVM guru wants new judge to decide evidence planting claim

Attorneys for Keith Raniere want a new federal judge to consider a motion for new trial that argues federal authorities framed the former leader of the cult-like NXIVM group by planting child pornography on a computer hard drive

Tribune News Service

Sex cult leader Keith Raniere wants judge who can overturn his conviction to recuse himself

NEW YORK — Upstate New York sex cult leader Keith Raniere wants the judge who could overturn his conviction to recuse himself over a courtroom shouting match the jurist had with his lawyer last year.

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