FLYNN case back in court today:
Appeals court judges seem at least open to letting Judge Sullivan play out his process. They seem skeptical of notion that Sullivan can't even raise questions and seek views about it.
Appeals court judges seem at least open to letting Judge Sullivan play out his process. They seem skeptical of notion that Sullivan can't even raise questions and seek views about it.
Judge Wilkins: "The courts have said he’s not really a rubber stamp."
Judge Henderson: Why not wait until Sullivan rules?
Flynn attorney Sidney Powell: "The government has quit and it's time to leave the field."
Judge Henderson: Why not wait until Sullivan rules?
Flynn attorney Sidney Powell: "The government has quit and it's time to leave the field."
FLYNN HEARING has ended.
Bottom line: The appeals court judges seem unlikely to stop Sullivan from proceeding with his review of DOJ's decision to drop case against Flynn.
But they seemed skeptical about just how much room Sullivan has to maneuver, regardless of what he finds.
Bottom line: The appeals court judges seem unlikely to stop Sullivan from proceeding with his review of DOJ's decision to drop case against Flynn.
But they seemed skeptical about just how much room Sullivan has to maneuver, regardless of what he finds.
NEW: A three-judge Appeals Court panel appears unlikely to force the judge in FLYNN's case to immedaitely dismiss the matter.
The latest, w/ @joshgerstein
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The latest, w/ @joshgerstein
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