there might still be enuff time to make the request sufficiently scholarly
It’s like getting accused (and hung) for murder, but being refused to inquire who was murdered and being able to defend yourself against the accusation. With the political climate now turning against Obummer, maybe as this trial progresses the powers that be will be delighted to use Lakin as the springboard to oust Obummer. One can “hope” that this “change” will happen.