The same Judge Sullivan went ballistic on the DOJ in the Ted Stevens case, including appointing a special prosecutor.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/judge-lambastes-prosecutors-dismisses-ted-stevens-conviction-1.814451
Very interesting and relevant link, although to a different Judge Sullivan!--Brendan Sullivan. The AG in charge of that case against Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska, which was thrown out, was Holder--who unfortunately wasn't later prosecuted for contempt of court and malicious prosecution.