There is no trial. Flynn took a plea bargain. Until Sullivan grants the (presently withdrawn) motion to withdraw the guilty plea, the notion of "trial" is missing.
The so-called justice system has all sorts of ways to punish by process.
I'm taking the broad view that "trial" includes everything from being charged to being sentenced. It is not just the small portion of time that one sits in the courtroom.
Flynn has been in limbo waiting for his sentence for more than a year, thus prolonging his trial and tribulations, as well as racking up more and more legal fees.
-PJ