isn't Sullivan defying his bosses the DOJ by not dismissing the case? don't people who defy their boss usually get fired?
also if the DOJ is dropping the case how can Sullivan even convict Flynn now?
Originally Posted by The_Waco_Kid
Two things.
First, Sullivan is part of the Judical branch of government not under the DOJ which is an executive branch office. The attorney's pressing charges against Flynn were DOJ not the judge.
This is partially in my opinion why he's flexing his muscle at this point.
Second, Flynn was already found guilty in Sullivan's court so the DOJ is technically out of it at this point since all that remained was for Sullivan to sentence. At that point Flynn can appeal to another court who will almost certainly take the advice of the DOJ at that point and throw the case out.
Again, in my opinion, Sullivan is just delaying to flex his muscle and stay relevant in the case.