The pardon isn’t all encompassing and only address crimes linked to the Mueller investigation. Notice how DOJ had to make a motion before the Court again in order to dismiss the prosecution. If Judge Sullivan acknowledges the pardon as valid and not an attempt at
https://twitter.com/kyledcheney/status/1333540949037895681
obstruction of justice by POTUS, he will dismiss the case. Flynn will still remain a convicted felon. If he appoints a special counsel - amicus curie - most likely Gleeson again - he’s opening the door to challenge the validity of the pardon based upon corrupt intent, a lawful
act used for an unlawful purpose. What’s interesting is that this pardon is limited and not blanket for all federal crimes committed prior to its issuance. My feeling and hope is that Judge Sullivan will further task Judge Gleeson, ret with investigating the basis and
motivation of this pardon. Pardons have never been given this type of scrutiny in the past. Given the criminally involved, the Court can create judicial precedent or stare decisis in having Gleeson engage in the above examination. X
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