[mad_as_he$$] Because his handlers told him not to dismiss."[TXnMA] Nope. Because his blackmailers told him not to dismiss.
Because of his own self-interest. Just look at the truly massive Brady (discovery) violations that he condoned in his courtroom. He needs to keep control of the case for his own sake. Note that the Flynn Petition asked, in part, for the D.C. Circuit to "assign the case to another judge for any additional proceedings."
Still don’t understand why they are having oral arguments. Is it because the Appeals court wants to hear directly from him.