The district court dismissed the defendant's indictment for escape on the ground that, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 3161(b) (the Speedy Trial Act), the indictment was not filed within thirty days from the date on which defendant was arrested. The government appeals and we reverse.
I.
On May 22, 1985, while defendant was an inmate at the federal correctional institution...
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