Judge Emmet Sullivan Issues Order Requesting “Friend of The Court Briefs” Before Flynn Ruling ... (Outrageous)

The Last Refuge ^ | May 12, 2020 | Sundance

[Hostage]

Now the purpose of the leaked conference call, aka instructions, from former President Barack Obama come into play. In a very unusual move today Michael Flynn’s judge, Emmet Sullivan, enters an order granting outside parties the time to enter amicus briefs (friend of the court) to assist in guiding the court; a briefing schedule to follow.

…”Given the posture of the case the court anticipates individuals and organizations will seek leave to file amicus briefs” …

It looks like the judge wants to give former DOJ employees (2,000 signatures on letter) an opportunity to publicly undermine and undercut the position of the DOJ in moving to dismiss the charges. Infuriating, remarkable and transparently political.

Judge Sullivan even cited famously political Judge Amy Berman Jackson, a subtle hat/tip to President Obama’s recent May 8th instructions. Sullivan’s order can put to rest any contemplation of him holding corrupt prosecutor Brandon Van Grack to account; and only further delays removing the sword of damocles from atop Lt. General Michael Flynn.

The transparent purpose of allowing public comment, specifically from the Lawfare resistance group, is to undermine the DOJ and further create a political narrative around AG Bill Barr. However, on the positive side this might stir Barr to release even more damaging information to counter the political efforts of Judge Sullivan. Quite remarkable.

[Lockbox]

Judge it must be difficult with the DOJ withholding Brady material, lying to the court, presenting false statements in order to obtain FISA surveillance warrants and threating a defendant's family with made up crimes and prison in order to coerced a guilty plea?

Guess you need outside help on this one...……….

[DrDude]

Flynn did lead guilty. He is Not convicted until he is sentenced. Judge is going to have a hard time sentencing him without a Prosecuting Attorney present. At this point everything the Judge is doing is ex parte.

[GOP Congress]

I prefer a more appropriate term.

“Get a rope.”

[TBP]

If he refuses, the prosecution should request zero punishment, then Sidney Powell should appeal and DOJ should simply refuse to put on a prosecution.

[Blood of Tyrants]

The SC just struck down the 9th Circus for exactly this.

[Mariner]

There’s now way he can convict Flynn after DOJ has dropped the case over malicious prosecution.

No way.

He just wants to toss dirt in the air.

[TBP]

Somebody have pictures of the naked judge with little boys?

No, but we need to get some prontissimo.

[Jane Long]

Flynn Defense Files Motion in Opposition to Amicus Briefs… https://t.co/jXF7iH3U1E— TheLastRefuge (@TheLastRefuge2) May 13, 2020

"The letter, organized by the nonprofit Protect Democracy, was signed by Justice Department staffers...

Protect Democracy is funded by Pierre Omidyar, eBay left wing billionaire who backs many #NeverTrumpers"

Ian Bassin Founder & Executive Director
Former Associate WH Counsel— Breach of Trust (@BreachOf) May 13, 2020

OMG I forgot Amicus Briefs arent part of criminal proceedings.. WTH is going on???— Alice Thru The LookingGlass (@cat_1012000) May 13, 2020

The Supreme Court just smacked down the 9th Circus 9-0 for pulling this same crap. RGB (yes, RGB) writing for the majority.https://t.co/F30F1kQJHz— Ventura Capitalist 💧 (@blackmyre) May 13, 2020

[tennmountainman]

This hack judge called Flynn a traitor.

[MayflowerMadam]

WTF?

Who can overrule him? Anybody?

Can Barr replace him on that case?

[MayflowerMadam]

“Shelly Luther has more strength and integrity.”

Within the next five years I wouldn’t be surprised to see her name on a ballot.

[MayflowerMadam]

I think he came through for Ted Stevens after Ted had been falsely accused of something. Not sure, though.

[MayflowerMadam]

I always thought that amicus curiae briefs were useless. Just window dressing. (Not a lawyer.)

[virgil]

I smell Obama.

[William Tell]

"Just window dressing. (Not a lawyer.)"

Also not a lawyer.

But I am familiar with many Second Amendment cases with numerous amici filed. My understanding is that many cases simply depend upon what facts have been established. The law itself is pretty clear. Most criminal cases, for example, have jury instructions that are pretty much copied from one case to another and inform the jury of what must be proven.

In Second Amendment cases, however, despite over two hundred years having passed since the ratification of the amendment, the law is not clear. This is mostly because for many, many decades the amendment meant that people have the right to keep and bear arms and nobody much questioned it.

This changed in 1939 with the Miller decision which actually established that people have a right to keep and bear a short-barreled shotgun if the shotgun is useful to a Militia.

Unfortunately, for about seventy years the lower courts have lied about the meaning of the Miller case and the various Supreme Courts have allowed those lies. That changed with the Heller and McDonald cases in 2008 and 2010.

Since those decisions, the lower courts have resisted coming under control and sometimes the pro-gun sides of the cases have struggled to present their cases in the proper way and sometimes lose the case because of that. The various amici are an attempt by interested gun groups to frame the arguments more effectively than the actual parties to the case and to supplement the case with supporting documentation.

Perhaps in a hundred years or so, one might then be able to say that the amicus curiae briefs are just window dressing.

[euclid216]

“I think he came through for Ted Stevens after Ted had been falsely accused of something. Not sure, though.”

Except Ted Stevens had already lost his senate seat to a Democrat, and also had already died. So, big deal.

So again, Flynn’s GAG order is kicked down the road, and we the public are denied the opportunity to hear Flynn speak in his own words. This is just tragic on so many levels.

[Songcraft]

"Judge Emmet Sullivan Issues Order Requesting 'Friend of The Court Briefs' Before Flynn Ruling"

How about boxers instead of briefs...

      

[Ann Archy]

ALL DEMOCRATS ARE EVIL, VILE, VICIOUS, LYING DESTROYERS of Good People and Good things! Sullivan is a DIRTY DEMOCRAT!

[Ann Archy]

judhe Sullivan has NOT been a good guy. He dropped the Ted Stevens case AFTER Stevens was defeated because of the FALSE charges!

[Ann Archy]

PRAY!! WE ALL NEED TO PRAY!