Anons, what are the ramifications of DOJ dropping the criminal case against General Flynn?
Before you read anything else, keep in mind that I am ECSTATIC General Flynn is finally being vindicated. He's not having to fight this, DOJ is finally doing the right thing and killing this bullshit prosecution.
Still, as a lawfag with a pretty fair amount of experience on crim and civil cases, one thing about this that troubles me (knowing that there are larger issues at play for our entire country) is this:
If the case is dismissed, the actions within the case stop.
While there are a few rare situations that create exceptions to this rule, in the vast majority of cases the discovery stops and I do not see an exception in this instance. The Covington law firm - or you can call 'em Commieton if you're so inclined - wouldn't have to cough up the docs implicating anyone higher than the schmucks who worked on Flynn's case. That means the chain to former Attorney Genital (Obama's Dick) Holder, would be severed, and presumably any further links up the chain from there. Now, there is certainly a high possibility that Flynn files suit against all these assholes and starts up civil discovery, but it does slow shit down and perhaps gives these records a chance to go missing.
It's not over yet. Judge Sullivan still has to push the button, and he might find some reason to order the disclosure to continue - if for no other reason than lining up Van Crackhead's life as a lawyer for well-deserved judicial execution.
Any lawfags see this differently? Be interesting to see what happens next.