Flynn’s Path to Freedom Runs Through Judge Who May Say No

  • Emmet Sullivan has power to reject U.S. request to drop case
  • Judge might order hearing after DOJ’s stunning reversal
Justice Department Drops Case Against Former Trump Aide Michael Flynn
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After fighting to get the government’s case against him thrown out, former Trump aide Michael Flynn got his wish Thursday when U.S. prosecutors asked for the dismissal themselves. Now all he needs is for the judge to agree.

That isn’t guaranteed.