United States v. Research Foundation, Inc.

HERLANDS, District Judge.

These defense motions to dismiss the indictment raise questions concerning the interpretation and application of the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution and Rule 48(b) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C.A.

The Sixth Amendment relevantly provides :

“In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy * * * trial * *

Fed.Rules Cr.Proc. rule 48(b), 18 U.S.C.A. provides, so far as pertinent:

"* * * if there is unnecessary delay in bringing a defendant to trial, the court may dismiss the indictment * *

Defendant Benjamin E. Roberts…