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Flynn judge's new order draws planned ethics complaint, prompts fears case being 'hijacked'
The federal judge in the Michael Flynn case angered critics Tuesday when he said he would not immediately rule on the Justice Department's decision to dismiss its criminal case against President Trump's former national security adviser.
The federal judge in the Michael Flynn case angered critics Tuesday when he said he would not immediately rule on the Justice Department's decision to dismiss its criminal case against President Trump's former national security adviser.
But D.C. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan issued an order indicating he would soon accept "amicus curiae," or "friend of the court" submissions, in the case, a move that drew immediate scrutiny and a planned objection on ethical grounds.
“We will be filing a complaint against Sullivan,” independent journalist Michael Cernovich wrote on Twitter on Tuesday evening. “[He] is acting as a politician, not a judge."
Sullivan previously had refused to hear amicus briefs in the case. His order indicated that an upcoming scheduling order would clarify the parameters of who specifically could submit the amicus briefs, which are submissions by non-parties that claim an interest in the case. Sullivan specifically said he anticipated that "individuals and organizations" will file briefs "for the benefit of the court," as he prepares his response to the government's motion to dismiss the case.
"Judge Sullivan, who denied leave to file amicus briefs when he knew third parties would have spoken favorably of Flynn, now solicits briefs critical of Flynn," Cernovich wrote. "This is a violation of the judicial oath and applicable ethical rules.” Click here for more on our top story.
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