District Court, D. Connecticut June 8, 2000, 3:00CR41 JBA (United States v. Dean)

RULING ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS (Doc. #12)

ARTERTON, District Judge.

In his Motion to Dismiss (Doc. # 12), Defendant John M. Dean (“Johnny Dean”) seeks dismissal of this indictment on the grounds that the institution of a federal case constitutes vindictive prosecution and requests that the Court hold an evidentia-ry hearing on the pending motion.

See

Def.’s Mem. in Support at 4 (Doc.