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Criminal

Oct. 23, 2014

Judge declines to toss charges against remaining drug ring defendants

One week after prosecutors' Brady violations prompted a federal judge to toss charges against two people on trial for their alleged role in a narcotics ring, he quashed attempts Tuesday to dismiss counts against remaining defendants.


By Matt Hamilton


Daily Journal Staff Writer


LOS ANGELES - One week after prosecutors' Brady violations prompted a federal judge to toss charges against two defendants on trial for their alleged role in a narcotics ring, he quashed attempts Tuesday to dismiss counts against the three remaining accused.


U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson of the Central District said he "shied away from dismissal" of charges against Elza Budagova, D...

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