Updated: Flynn Judge: Briefing "Comprehensive," Will Rule?
Observers of the Flynn case, such as Margot Cleveland, believe that what Judge Sullivan's new order means is this: He is canceling the scheduled hearing because he considers that the briefing the two sides have provided is comprehensive enough that he can make a ruling based on the briefing, without additional arguments. We'll see:
BREAKING: Judge Sullivan canceled hearing because of "comprehensive briefing." He's going to rule on the briefs. pic.twitter.com/u7goXIqjbQ
— Margot Cleveland (@ProfMJCleveland) October 28, 2019
UPDATE 1: Understand this--the judge doesn't have to dismiss at this point. The motion is to compel discovery of "stuff" that the government--basically, Team Mueller--is withholding. From my point of view, however, dismissal for the grotesquely obvious prosecutorial misconduct is the easy way out for Judge Sullivan. If he wants to, that would allow him to wash his hands of a real can of worms, avoid refereeing an incredibly complex discovery process. Of course, that would also give Barr/Durham the perfect rationale to turn Team Mueller inside out--drag them all in front of Durham's Grand Jury, etc.
UPDATE 2: Paul Mirengoff at Powerline :
The cancellation of oral argument tells us that Judge Sullivan is ready to rule, but not what his ruling will be. I understand, though, that Gen. Flynn’s legal team considers today’s order by Sullivan good news. Its comprehensive discussion of prosecutorial abuse in this matter stands unrebutted.