Jaws hit the floor when word came down that crazy Judge Sullivan, the biased and power-hungry judge who was handling the Flynn case suddenly lawyered up.
I mean, I am not a lawyer or judge, but even I know that can’t be a good sign, especially given all the horrific things we’ve now discovered that the FBI did to General Flynn.
So, why did Judge Sullivan hire a defense lawyer?
Well, according to Fox News, he’s likely worried that the proverbial poop is about to hit the fan and he’ll be in some very deep doo-doo.
From Fox News [2]
First, he could be concerned that any response will be used against him in disciplinary action or some adverse consequence.
Being in a defensive posture may require defense counsel. Article III judges are lifetime appointments, but still subject to some disciplinary measures under the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, which provides the ethical and judicial conduct federal judges must adhere to.
There already appears to be sufficient evidence just in the public record of Sullivan’s actions in the Flynn case that he has violated several of the canons, including that judges should uphold integrity and independence of the judiciary, avoid the appearance of impropriety, and that a judge should perform the duties of the office fairly, impartially and diligently. Sullivan could face private or public censure, or request for his voluntary retirement.
One could also argue that he is engaging in unethical political activity by allowing amicus statements against the motion to dismiss when he previously denied amicus 24 times in this same case, citing the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. So why allow it now, against Flynn? I’m sure the appellate court wants to know.
Fox News also suggested that Sullivan may have hired a high-profile defense attorney could to help him come up with an explanation for his crazy behavior.
Gee, I think all of this should be avoided and Mr. Sullivan should be forced to leave his post.
Would you want this crazy kook overseeing your trial? I know I wouldn’t.
This piece was written by Missy Crane on May 24, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com [3] and is used by permission.