Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit May 17, 2001, 99-5111 (United States v. David P. True)

OPINION

SUHRHEINRICH, Circuit Judge.

The Hyde Amendment authorizes reasonable attorney fees and litigation expenses to a prevailing party in a criminal case if a court finds that the government’s position was “vexatious, frivolous, or in bad faith.” Pub.L. No. 105-109, § 617, 111 Stat. 2519 (1997),

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18 U.S.C. § 3006A, Historical and Statutory Notes (hereinafter “18 U.S.C.