GT Progressive News: NEW: Retired judge John Gleeson is requesting oral argument on DOJ's motion to dismiss the Flynn prosecution. Appointed by the judge on the case, Gleeson suggests June 10 to file his first brief, asking for time to consider "important and complex issues."

Monday, May 18, 2020

NEW: Retired judge John Gleeson is requesting oral argument on DOJ's motion to dismiss the Flynn prosecution. Appointed by the judge on the case, Gleeson suggests June 10 to file his first brief, asking for time to consider "important and complex issues."

Gleeson's filing leaves it up to the court to set a schedule for briefings and oral argument.
— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) May 18, 2020

Reminder that Judge Sullivan tasked the retired federal judge/former federal prosecutor with addressing whether Flynn should be held in criminal contempt for perjury.
— Megan Mineiro (@MMineiro_CNS) May 18, 2020