abeyance

"We are still awaiting a decision from Staffordshire Police regarding their ongoing investigations," the authority added, "and any action by ourselves is held in abeyance until such time as their investigations are concluded."

The case is currently held in abeyance while the appeals court ponders various issues.

Osmer was found to have neglected his duty and was given a six-day suspension with four of those days held in abeyance.

“On the other hand, she made it difficult for anyone to appeal this, and just sort of held it in abeyance. I don't think it's a victory for the special counsel's office.”

It’s my view that the Supreme Court could find that the Fulton County proceedings would have to be held in abeyance until the end of his term.