OPINION June 13, 2020 Andrew McCarthy: In Flynn case, next move will likely still come from Judge Sullivan Friday, a three-judge panel heard oral argument on Michael Flynn’s petition for a writ of mandamus.
Michael Flynn June 12, 2020 Judge says court may have picked 'intemperate' lawyer to argue against DOJ dropping Flynn case One of the judges on the panel overseeing an appeal to force Judge Emmet Sullivan to let the Department of Justice (DOJ) drop its prosecution against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn said Friday that the court might have appointed an "intemperate amicus" to oppose the DOJ.
Federal Courts June 12, 2020 Judges appear skeptical of DOJ move to dismiss Flynn case, as his lawyer alleges 'government misconduct' Judges on a D.C. appeals court Friday seemed skeptical of arguments that they should force a federal judge to dismiss a case against President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn as sought by the Department of Justice (DOJ) -- after Flynn's lawyer said the case was "concocted" and slammed previous "government misconduct" against him.
ӣƵ Flash June 12, 2020 Gregg Jarrett: Why Dems are using 'inane reasoning' on maintaining case against Michael Flynn ӣƵ legal analyst Gregg Jarrett told “Fox & Friends” on Friday that a new filing by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee in the Michael Flynn case is a “hyperpartisan document composed of wild accusations.”
ӣƵ Flash June 11, 2020 Graham: 'If you care about the rule of law, you should want me to get to the bottom' of Russia probe Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told "Hannity" Thursday that anyone who cares about the "rule of law" should want him get to the bottom of the origins of the FBI's Russia investigation.
ӣƵ Flash June 11, 2020 Jim Jordan on latest development in Flynn case: Why James Comey is the 'central figure' Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, told “America’s Newsroom” on Thursday that former FBI Director James Comey is the “central figure” in the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.
Russia Investigation June 11, 2020 Senate Judiciary authorizes subpoenas for Obama officials amid Russia probe review The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved subpoenas for documents and testimony from top Obama Administration officials as part of the panel’s investigation into the origins of the Russia probe during the 2016 presidential election.
Michael Flynn June 11, 2020 Flynn brief says judge 'exceeded' power in not dismissing case: 'This Court should order the umpire to leave the field' Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's attorneys are arguing in a new court filing that Judge Emmet Sullivan "exceeded his power" and has no right to block federal prosecutors from dismissing Flynn's case.
Russia Investigation June 11, 2020 Newly declassified intel document noted Steele dossier claims had 'limited corroboration' A newly declassified footnote on the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment on Russian election interference noted that the reporting of Trump dossier author Christopher Steele had only "limited corroboration" regarding whether then-President-elect Donald Trump "knowingly worked with Russian officials to bolster his chances of beating" Hillary Clinton and other claims.
Michael Flynn June 11, 2020 House Judiciary Dems file brief in Flynn case, accuse DOJ of 'corruption' in dropping charges Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee jumped into the Michael Flynn case Wednesday, filing an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief arguing for why Judge Emmet Sullivan should not sign off on the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss the case.
OPINION June 11, 2020 Gregg Jarrett: Flynn prosecution should end – lawyer makes weak arguments trying to keep baseless case alive Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn should never have been charged with a crime. The case against this innocent man should be dismissed..