High Dismissal Rate Sparks Concerns Over Federal Enforcement Strategy
Two felony assault charges dropped by U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh. Recommendation from U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office. 30-day federal deployment led to over 2,000 arrests. Paul Nguyen assaulted federal officer, arm fractured, held five days. Judge warns against premature charges, improper procedure. 11 dropped cases and 8 grand jury refusals raise strategy concerns