Senior U.S. district judge in the Eastern District of New York; known for long tenure and notable rulings. The latest news references a major Adani case dismissal where Gautam Adani faced charges canceled after nearly two years of proceedings.
U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis has dismissed conspiracy, securities and wire fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani with prejudice. The case, tied to a 2024 indictment over alleged bribes and misled investors, has been officially closed; prosecutors questioned the unusual process used to reach the dismissal.