Pres. Trump covered the bases I was worried about.
H/T to NIKK of Trump Family Train - A Weekly Dose of President Trump- thread fame. Outstanding 411 there - freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3905829/posts
The case that's right on point and should ice Sullivan is: U.S. v. SCHAFFER
https://www.leagle.com/decision/2001275240f3d351271
It's not a long read and it has minimal legalese.
With that said...I still don't trust Sullivan.
Thank you all for tolerating me and clogging up the thread. I apologize for missing anyone.