Posted on 08/31/2020 9:23:30 AM PDT by BurgessKoch
Appeals court keeps Michael Flynn prosecution alive, permits judge to scrutinize Justice Dept. request to dismiss it.
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A “Typo” similar to a “Tran” only smaller and cuter. ;^}
Judge, why did you drop case. Doj, because we decided to. Thanks. Bye.
What’s appropriate dispatch mean?
Means find Flynn guilty of anything and jail him promptly.
These a-hole corrupt judges are one of the reasons this country will end up in a civil war. When that happens they won’t have their robes to hide behind. Corruption runs deep in the judiciary in this country — starting with John Roberts.
Joe Biden’s America, justice not for all, but for some.
Jail them all with exception of 2.
Now he gets the pardon on Nov 4th.
And a bunny with a pancake on its head.
I hope Trump pardons Flynn the day after the election.
Because based on all involved, he is not guilty of anything. Why should he be pardoned?
And now, there won’t be a pardon until after the election.
“”’Why doesn’t Trump just pardon him?””””””
Because then in the eyes of the media he would be guilty. Better to ride it out and expose the corruption.
I have posted on this issue before and have received some derision from FR. I am not surprised by this ruling. I stated that there are procedural issues that probably won’t allow for Mandamus. Most people here are most upset for Flynn, hoping for an immediate dismissal, but this is a two-way street here. There are many issues.
Now, maybe, just maybe Sullivan will honor the dismissal but he hasn’t had the procedural chance or opportunity yet. I doubt this option.
Flynn has twice, under oath, pleaded guilty. As part of that plea he was asked, under oath, if his plea was voluntary or coerced. It is difficult under ANY circumstances to reverse a guilty plea. Flynn was told that by the lawyers and judges of his case - pre Sullivan and pre Powell. The now claim of coercion complicates things.
The Gov also appears to have acted in bad faith, if not outright deception by not providing Flynn with necessary information. This is fraud and illegal. It is referred to as Brady materiel.
An argument can be made that the judge, Sullivan, should have the ability to find out if a party has lied (plea) or committed fraud/Brady (gov.) At the very least we know some very unusual things have happened in this case.
Courts of Appeals may find other compelling reasons to keep the case open or still dismiss it based on Sullivan’s actions. The legal process is exceedingly slow.
“If Flynn “has the goods”, he should spill it regardless. I would think patriots would stand against the “judge” if it were true. I realize the idea is to do things “by the book”, but why should we when the other side is corrupt?”
Flynn should announce he is a whistle blower and open discussions about what the FBI did to him.
Because in order to be pardoned for a crime, you have to be CONVINCED of a crime.... Last time I checked, he has not been convicted of anything.... No crime, nothing to pardon....
Convicted....damn autocorrect
The Ju$t U$ system is a joke.
yup at this point of trump doesn’t win anything he’s got will be buried.
Pleas, prior to the ultimate judgment, are frequently withdrawn. They can even be withdrawn after judgment under certain circumstances including coercion.
In this case, the DOJ reviewed the entire case and determined that the DOJ prosecutors had made errors and committed misconduct. That's why they requested a dismissal. At that point, the case ends because both sides agree. There is no controversy, and therefore no case. The DOJ has the Constitutional authority to do that. What Judge Sullivan did is not Constitution as he has usurped the powers of the Executive. Sullivan and the Court of Appeals are out of bounds, but the Court are also serving as the referees.
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