3 ms·"US Sought Permission" ? That's an odd phrasing. Who did the US ask?by gohrt 12y ago"US Sought Permission" ? That's an odd phrasing. Who did the US ask?chobo 12y agoThe US is a party in court asking the judge.nightpool 12y agoThe executive branch prosecutors sought permission from the judge, who denied them. Pretty basic separation of powers, really.