I think the judge is looking for a way to end the case on his own terms, with the DOJ forced into a humiating admission and laid open to possible sanctions for misconduct. In effect, the judge seems to be redirecting his ire from Flynn to the DOJ.
” laid open to possible sanctions for misconduct.”
Very good. The prosecutors involved have shit and run ... would be great to see them humiliated and sanctioned. (Van Grak and his fellow scum)