Reply #33: Team Rove may still hope for a plea bargain...

[Polemicist]

breakthrough that would sidestep the indictment issue. Remember how DeLay maneuvered until the 13 hour to prevent his indictment from being made public. High office holders and Top administration officials can remain in their positions while being investigated, but know they must resign and step down if indicted.

I'm not an attorney, but I'm guessing if the indictment was served under seal and not made public through the press, and then if a plea bargain is subsequently agreed upon, the indictment could be withdrawn.

Any lawyers out there that could answer this?