One question is whether the Judge threw them out with prejudice, or simply required The Earle to replead.
AUSTIN — A senior district judge today dismissed one felony indictment but upheld another against U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay, dashing DeLay's hopes for a speedy resolution to his case.
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For repleading to get any forward motion for Earle, Earle needs to plead some more or new facts. This is the end, except for a possible appeal.