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DoJ continues: it's not true that the DoJ would operate corruptly. The US Attorneys office to decision to dismiss this case was the right call. We are unafraid to address the specifics as to why we want it dismissed.
In our judgement there isn't a case. As the court knows, once the government finds evidence of wrongdoing, we must do a proper investigation. AG asked Jensen to do a review. The FBI is looking into it, too. It's a continuing review. Some things have been found...
Including the case agent Barnett ws working on the flynn caase when it was realized flynn talked to Kislyak. That call didn't change his assessment that flynn was compromised by russia. He briefed SCO that there was no crime, and he observed the flynn case was used to "get trump"
Now he is reading the government’s argument.
“The principle object of the leave of court requirement has been understood to be a narrow one, only to protect the defendant...”
“A court cannot deny dismissal...”-Fokker
“The principle object of the leave of court requirement has been understood to be a narrow one, only to protect the defendant...”
“A court cannot deny dismissal...”-Fokker
“The courts generally lack authority to question prosecution’s request to drop the case”
Judge Sullivan is making a point to say ‘sentencing’ phase had ‘already began’ for Mike Flynn when the motion to dismiss was made. Flynn plead guilty and was being sentenced when DOJ argued they didn’t think they could prove he lied. 🤔
Sullivan seems concerned with ‘politically motivated dismissals’. That is the very issue at the heart of the case before him. He uses Judge Gleeson’s concern about not eroding integrity of the judiciary. Says rule 48a is not to serve as a rubber stamp for prosecutor decisions.
For broad definition and up to speed purposes, rule 48a has to do with the judge dismissing case the prosecution no longer wishes to bring. It’s more than that, but just level setting for today.
Flynn hearing getting ready to start, attorneys are checking in & confirming the tech is working.
I'll be live tweeting it In this thread.
#FlynnHearing
I'll be live tweeting it In this thread.
#FlynnHearing
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Court is in order, Judge Sessions is in the house!
Let's go!
Let's go!
I got through to join the Flynn hearing conference call!
So I will be trying to live tweet it in this thread.
As always the fudge rule applies to anything, as things are easily taken out of context.
#FlynnHearing
So I will be trying to live tweet it in this thread.
As always the fudge rule applies to anything, as things are easily taken out of context.
#FlynnHearing
Well the conference call has been ended twice dropping me. It's 11 minutes after start time & the host (the court) still has not arrived. Wonder if there are some behind closed doors discussions going on....
Looks like the call has been rescheduled for 11AM. I guess they had a few things to review this morning! I'll be back then!
Obama appointee Judge Robert Wilkins interrupted @SidneyPowell1 minutes into her opening statement.
He is citing Rinaldi as reasons why Sullivan has authority to appoint Amicus.
We see where he is thinking.
#ObamaJudgeAgainstFlynn
#Flynn
He is citing Rinaldi as reasons why Sullivan has authority to appoint Amicus.
We see where he is thinking.
#ObamaJudgeAgainstFlynn
#Flynn
Here is Rinaldi case:
caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-cou…
caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-cou…
He just cited Thompson as a reason to deny the Mandamus.
He has already made up his mind. Not even interested in justice.
He has already made up his mind. Not even interested in justice.
