"The Court should dismiss the indictment with prejudice," the adviser said in the one-line conclusion of his 33-page brief.

The recommendation of dismissal ‘with prejudice’ would mean that the charges cannot be refiled, even if Hizzoner breaks with the White. House

Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement was tasked with offering an "adversarial" position to arguments from Adams' defense counsel and the Justice Department that the public corruption matter should be dismissed.