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US judge dismisses charges in Indian diplomat case
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed charges against an Indian diplomat whose New York arrest and strip search spurred an international flap.
A ruling filed Wednesday says Devyani Khobragade (dayv-YAHN'-ee KOH'-bruh-gah-day) had diplomatic immunity when she was indicted on charges of fraudulently obtaining a work visa for her housekeeper and lying about the maid's pay.
But the ruling leaves open the possibility prosecutors could bring a new indictment against her. The U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan hasn't commented on its plans.
Khobragade's attorney, Daniel Arshack, says she feels the rule of law prevailed.
http://bigstory.ap.org/article/us-judge-dismisses-charges-indian-diplomat-case