To kick Judge Sullivans ass, would set an interesting precedent. The three appelate judges, if they just kick ass, would then begin a new justice system.
The two angry Republican judges plus one, single handedly, would set a precedent allowing a politically appointed Attorney General to re-write an investigation and trial. An investigation and trial started under a different AG.
AG Bill Barr in coordination with Powell the defendants attorney, eliminated career prosecutors in the case, judges decisions were polluted inorder to torpedo the case that had been tried and conviction.
I am not convinced that Judges are inclined to undermine their own authority and judicial independence.
So, for another hypothetical ass kicking and with Judge Sullivan hiring a high powered attorney, may we soon see Trump defense attorney Barr under oath.
Barr under oath explaining why he discounted Judge Sullivans rulings, undermined his own career prosecutors, ignored the Horowitcz report, had private discussions with Flynn's attorney Powell and then hired a cronie to make the ends justify his means.
And then under oath Barr explaining how he defends: Barr argued that the lie that Flynn was prosecuted for telling investigators wasn't actually "material" or influential to an investigation. They did not have a basis for a counterintelligence investigation against Flynn at that stage," Barr said, referring to the FBI
Barr can also explain what this has to do with justice: "Well, history is written by the winner," Barr replied. "So it largely depends on who's writing the history.
Under oath: Jeff Jensen -- the US attorney Barr named to review the handling of the Flynn case who said Thursday that he recommended that the case be dismissed
Barr defends dropping Flynn case: 'I'm doing the law's bidding' - CNNPolitics
Under oath: Barr “twisted my words” to justify dropping Flynn case, former top Justice Department official says
There was no disagreement on whether Flynn's false statements were a "counterintelligence threat," Mary McCord says
Barr “twisted my words” to justify dropping Flynn case, former top Justice Department official says | Salon.com
Shea under oath: Note that just Acting US Attorney Timothy Shea signed this filing, SHEA CLAIMS THERE’S NEW MATERIAL BUT POINTS TO NONE
As noted, Shea repeatedly justifies this move by claiming there is “newly discovered” material. offered none.
To Justify Dismissing Mike Flynn's Prosecution, Timothy Shea Claims Information DOJ Has Always Had Is "New" | emptywheel
Under oath- The Justice Department prosecutor, Brandon Van Grack
