Gateway Pundit, Do you leave room for the possibility that Sullivan erred in the Flynn case but is, despite that, not a pedophile? . Exclusive: Judge Emmett Sullivan from - Lucianne Judge Sullivan has also served on the Dean Search Committee for the Howard University School of Law. The Democrats know the Flynn case will break the dam, and all the evidence of their corruption will flood the media. . The United States has existed for over 200 years, and it has never been this corrupt. Staff, by In pausing the Justice Departments efforts to reverse the guilty plea of former Trump aide Michael Flynn, U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan this week bolstered a reputation built over 36years as one of the departments most probing skeptics on the federal bench. She wrote the tribute when signing and sending Sullivan a copy of her book, Licensed to Lie: Exposing Corruption in the Department of Justice, the judge recalled in court when she joined Flynns case in June. Randy Clark, by Or perhaps the grand jury indictment was conclusive for you. Never mind. 0:04. Sullivan officiallydismissedthe Justice Departmentscase against Michael Flynn, but only after President Donald Trump hadpardonedhim the day before Thanksgiving. I hope Comey saved that fee and invested it; he'll need it for his lawyer bills. This guy is far from "non-partisan." I hope it doesn't come to that, but it might. (Reuters) - A federal judicial council in Washington, D.C., has cleared U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan of allegations of misconduct for serving on a commission he Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday requested that its staff volunteer to assist in dealing with an overwhelming migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border, as the Biden administration continues to deny that theres a crisis. Sullivan Tossed the Public Corruption Conviction Against Former Senator Ted Stevens. Emmet Sullivans handling of the Michael Flynn case is vindicated. Judge in Stevens dismissal known for tenacity. After his start at Houston and Gardner, a storied Washington civil rights law firm that has produced a string of judges, Sullivan became a pillar of the citys judicial system. Kate Bennett, by (Snip) President Biden on Monday seemed to forget Defense Secretary Lloyd Austins name at a White House eventcalling the Pentagon chief the guy who runs that outfit over there. Biden was announcing the nomination of two female generals to lead US military combatant commands. The order was issued by District Judge Emmet Sullivan of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. There's been allegations as far back as the Chicago mob swinging the election in favor of JFK in 1960, but I suspect that was an outlier and massive election fraud is more recent than that. Emmet Gael Sullivan will be 75 on June 4, 2022. He has been a judge serving on U.S. District Court of the Washington DC District since being appointed by Bill Clinton in 199 4. One of his most notable cases he presided over was in 2015, involving Hillary Clintons private email server while she was serving as Obamas Secretary of State. In any circumstances, such behavior is highly improper; seeking such a favor from local law enforcement officials, who presumable appear in his court on a regular basis, is especially troubling and corrupts the appearance of impartiality in subsequent cases.. All rights reserved. AND will he GO to PRISON with COMEY? If life was fair, such scum would leave a trail of slime behind them so the rest of us could sort them out. Its been almost a year since Flynn first asked to withdraw his guilty plea andmore than seven monthssince thegovernment itself movedto dismiss the charges against him because, as Sullivan noted, the Justice Department said (1) Mr. Flynns false statements to the FBI agents were not material to any investigation; (2) the government is doubtful that it could prove the falsity of Mr. Flynns statements; and (3) the government has no substantial federal interest in penalizing a defendant for a crime that it is not satisfied occurred and that it does not believe it can prove beyond a reasonable doubt.. In overseeing the Flynn case, Sullivan finds himself in one of the most tangled thickets yet. Carlin referred to the Capitol melee as an example of violent extremism. In that capacity, he testified before Committees of the United States House of Representatives on behalf of the Judicial Conference. Former U.S. prosecutor Randall Eliason said that although it is not clear what Sullivan will ultimately do with Flynns case, the judge loathes double talk, whether from police, prosecutors, defense attorneys or the Justice Department. Powell cited in part Sullivans tirade at the hearing, in which the judge rejected a mutual recommendation of probation because of Flynns then-substantial cooperation with Muellers team. In the old days it was called the System. A third prosecutor died by suicide before the report was completed. in connection with initially having entered a guilty plea. Sullivan being buddies with Obama, just cannot help himself when it comes to shifty and dodgy dealings when it comes to innocent people and the law. Bushs pardon of Caspar Weinberger still linger over the three presidents legacies. He wrote before contacting the police chief, the judge had ample opportunity to reflect on whether calling the Whitestown police chief and attempting to intervene on his sons behalf was proper. Jeter Downs needs to play to develop. You have likely seen the news about the overwhelming numbers of migrants seeking access to this country along the Southwest Border, he said. It turns out you were just relying on the unsworn allegations themselves. [the Justice Departments stated rationales as to why it believed it could not prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt] dubious to say the least, arguably overcoming the strong presumption of regularity that usually attaches to prosecutorial decisions.. A speech?! Julie Kelly, by Without question, the vast majority of Americans who support former President Donald Trump were angry and frustrated throughout 2020 passed with barely a mention of then-U.S. Attorney John Durhams criminal investigation into the FBIs fraudulent Russiagate counterterrorism operation directed at his 2016 campaign.In the weeks before the November election, word got out that then-Attorney General William Barr wasnt going to announce any indictments or even a report on Durhams investigation because he did not want to influence the outcome.So far, in fact, the only indictment to come out of the Durham probe is that of former FBI lawyer Kevin Clinesmith, who essentially got a slap on the wrist, Rep. Steve Cohen vowed to renew the push to remove former FBI Director J. Edgar Hoovers name from the bureaus downtown Washington headquarters, according to an interview released Monday. You have likely seen the news about the overwhelming numbers of migrants seeking access to this country along the Southwest Border, Mayorkas said. Thereafter, Judge Sullivan was a partner in the successor firm of Houston, Sullivan & Gardner. Jeff Carlson, by President Biden and I are committed to ensuring our Nation has a safe, orderly, and humane immigration system while continuing to balance all of the other. Profile Of Judge Sullivan, Criticized For Handling Of Michael Flynn He does wear his heart on his sleeve sometimes, but so do I. . But so far he has balked at Flynns argument that he was entrapped. Link Copied! Michael Flynns attorney and conservative commentator Sidney Powell sent Judge Emmet Sullivan a copy of her book in 2014, about a criminal case he handled where he obliterated the Justice Departments work. Jefferson's admonishment regarding refreshing the tree of liberty with blood may happen again sooner than we'd like. As Joe Biden constructs his new administration, individuals from the Obama administration are quietly resurfacing in positions of power. On November 25, 1991, Judge Sullivan was appointed by President George Bush to serve as an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. He was also a member of the Court Rules Committee and the Jury Plan Committee that drafted the current Jury Plan/System for Superior Court. Miranda Devine, by Instead, apparently so anxious to become the First Lady by any means necessary, Mrs. Biden continued to push her failing husbands campaign forward as if he were mentally qualified. Imagine if that standard were applied regularly or in any other criminal case. Legal Fellow and Manager, Meese Center for Legal Studies, Election Law Reform Initiative Manager, Senior Legal Fellow. Two passages in Judge Emmet Sullivans decision, separated by scores of pages, make clear the outcome was a forgone conclusion. But after Mueller closed shop last year, the foreign policy adviser reversed course. D.C. truly is a swamp. This article was published more than2 years ago. Oops, silly me, this is the DC Swamp. By last month, Trump reminded reporters of his power to forgive Flynns crime, if not exonerate him of it. The whistleblower also says the election was rigged as well as 2018 and some 0f 2016. In 1992, the Houston firm celebrated its 100th anniversary and presently maintains offices in Washington, DC. Presidential acts of clemency can carry political costs: George W. Bushs commutation of I. Lewis Scooter Libbys prison term, Bill Clintons pardon of Marc Rich, and George H.W. Judge Sullivan is also featured as the Judge in a training film for the Probation and Pretrial Services Divisions of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Once Flynn was charged, it was only a matter of when, not if, the president would pardon him. The millions of Americans who were paying attention throughout the 2020 election campaign all became painfully aware of the fact that Joe Bidens cognitive abilities were slipping and slipping fast. I do not see how Judge Sullivan's grown family activities are relevant to General Flynn's case. In 1968, he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from Howard University and, in 1971, a Juris Doctor Degree from the Howard University School of Law. Debra Heine, by In a burglary trial in the mid-1980s early in his career, Sullivan walked off the bench in disgust after a police officer gave conflicting testimony, friend Roscoe C. Howard Jr. has recalled. He served as the Deputy Presiding Judge and Presiding Judge of the Probate and Tax Divisions, as well as chairperson of the Rules Committee for those divisions. Things we didnt know about Judge Sullivan. I'm cynical enough at this point to believe that the hoopla over the 2000 election in Florida was experimenting going on to rig elections after that, which certainly includes ramping up various cheating methods for 2008, 2012, and 2016. Aaron Keller Jun 10th, 2020, 6:39 pm. The following year, he served as a law clerk to Superior Court Judge James A. Washington Jr., a former professor and Acting Dean of Howard University School of Law. The writer was Sidney Powell, Flynns current defense attorney. Get ready, black America! In an 84-page opinion Wednesday approving a deferred prosecution agreement for ex-Army contractors indicted in a bribery and kickback scheme, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan, of the District of Columbia, slammed federal prosecutors for striking a similar deal with General Motors last month. Instead, he said, the Court finds . Judge Sullivan is featured as the Judge in two juror orientation movies, one of which is shown daily to all prospective jurors in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; the second movie, produced by the Council for Court Excellence, is used as a learning tool in high schools across the country in an effort to educate students about their future responsibility as jurors. In 2018, the president cheered Sullivans scrutiny of Flynns case at the time, when the judge ordered defense lawyers and prosecutors to turn over FBI records detailing agents interview with Flynn in January 2017. Following Judge Sullivans appointment to the Superior Court, Wendell P. Gardner Jr., was appointed to that Court as an Associate Judge. Sullivan tasked him with investigating whether he should agree to the dismissal and whether Flynn should potentially be charged with perjury (?!) A senior-level law enforcement source in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Breitbart Texas they received verbal orders from within the agency limiting their ability to speak freely about the growing crisis along the border. . For example, in France and Spain, judges act as both judges and the government prosecutor. The Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan | jnc Emmet Sullivan, Judge: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know Sullivans character was exposed with the Gen. Flynn trial. Registered Democrat, Son of NY Judge, Seen In Video With Capitol Jonathan Davis, by He served on the Board of Directors of the District of Columbia Law Students in Court Program; the District of Columbia Judicial Conference Voluntary Arbitration Committee; the Nominating Committee of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia; and the US District Court Committee on Grievances. Judge Sullivan has also taught as an adjunct professor at the Howard University School of Law and has served as a member of the visiting faculty at Harvard Law School's Trial Advocacy Workshop. Instead, they were torn apart by a policy designed to inflict trauma. Prince Harrys American wife accused his family of hateful racism against her baby, claimed they refused to protect her and drove her to the point of suicide.She made the incendiary and implausible charge that when she was pregnant with Archie, the royal family decreed that her unborn son would be denied the title of prince because her mixed race meant he might have dark skin. Ten Billion rounds of ammo bought annually (before the 2020 increases) by gun owners may say differently someday. He was appointed in 1994 by President Bill Clinton after earlier being named by President Ronald Reagan to the D.C. Superior Court and President George H.W. I believe it is, but that's not proof. Youre about to get forty acres from a fool. That the decision might have been politically costly is borne out by the timing of the pardon; it cannot be an accident that the pardon came only days after the presidents tacit public acknowledgement that he lost his reelection bid. Biden was holding an event to announce the nomination, Democrat Senator Joe Manchin (WV) appears to have started to shift his views on the filibuster with remarks that he made on two news shows on Sunday morning.The shift from Manchin comes after he has repeatedly stated that he would not vote to end the filibuster, despite pressure from the far-Left. Contrary to that assertion, though, its those surrounding circumstancessuch as the FBIs ambush interview, the FBIs failure to follow standard protocols, and the FBI and Justice Departments failure to turn over potentially exculpatory or impeaching evidence, among other thingsthat no doubt played a part in the Justice Departments decision to no longer pursue charges against Flynn. Sullivan's goose is cooked--that appears to explain why he hired an $800 an hour Washington criminal defense attorney who is married to NBC's David Gregory, after the DC Circuit Court of Appeals gave Sullivan ten days to justify his refusal to dismiss the Flynn case. That instinct has played out to Flynns disadvantage at times, he said. If Carlins name rings a bell, heres why. Cuomo in 2022. Comey's not black, thus interest in his speaking at Howard University (or any HBCU, really) would be about zero. President Biden has announced the formation of a commission to study the feasibility of giving reparations to every black American as a way to make up for that slavery thing that The New York Times tells us America couldnt have existed without. Heritage Research on Rogue Prosecutors Cited by GOP House Members at NYC Crime Hearing. misconduct, legal observers say. Yes it does if it isnt true , but you will never see the Judge defend himself because it is true. Natalie Winters, by His son Emmet Jr. has a T-shirt operation that produces anti-Trump gear. The judge is best friends with the head of Howard University who apparently has pulled some sketchy stuff (described in article). Worth a read and a look at some of the Sullivan familys shenanigans WebSullivans character was exposed with the Gen. Flynn trial. Flynn judge one of federal benchs most probing skeptics of Biden's recent comment about a little girl was too much to ignore, really. Sullivan wants to simply ignore all of this troubling conduct by federal agents and prosecutors. (Snip) At this point, Sullivan didnt have a choice. Richmond isblack! Major, who was adopted by Biden in November 2018 from a Delaware animal shelter, had what one of the people described as a biting incident with a member of White House security. Moreover, its been 3-1/2 months since the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. In the end, the judges steadfastness saved the Justice Department from itself or at least from its attorney general. Far more importantly, the pardon demonstrated the wisdom of U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivans refusal to dismiss the case against Flynn. And why? Kirschner said. Senior Judge Emmet G. Sullivan - United States Courts And the problem is that, when it comes to that left-wing diva, Meghan Markle, its hard to believe most of what she says. So, why did it take this long for Sullivan to dismiss a prosecution that the parties agree never should have been brought in the first place? The Royal Family was left reeling this morning after Meghan Markle tearfully revealed that the stress of royal life made her suicidal when she was five months pregnant, claimed Archie was denied the title of prince because he is mixed-race and said Kate Middleton made her cry before she married Harry in a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.The couple also chose to reveal that they are having a baby girl to the tens of millions of people watching the CBS show broadcast in the US before accusing the Royal Family of racism and revealing the deep rift 'Megxit' has caused with Prince Charles and Prince William. Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and her appointees have repeatedly met with and hosted leaders from a leading organization in the Chinese Communist Partys United Front. The official with knowledge of the restrictions spoke under the condition of anonymity (Snip) The situation with media relations now is night and day compared to the last administration,(Snip) We have been advised not to speak on immigration issues at the border and to rely on DHSs Office of Public Affairs and the Whitehouse Press Office to handle messaging. It would kill any self-respecting bloodhound to follow it, though. Those who know Sullivans record predicted he wouldnt rubber-stamp anything. He made the president do his job, and stopped the attorney general from trampling on career employees who were doing theirs. Judge Sullivan is the recipient of many honors, including the Ollie May Cooper Award awarded by the Washington Bar Association, the Thurgood Marshall Award of Excellence awarded by the Howard University Alumni Association, and the Howard University Distinguished Alumni Award awarded by the President and Board of Trustees of Howard University. 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Who was running against DJT was totally irrelevant as long as the Neo Communists can gain power and control. Emmet Sullivan, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, made headlines when he decided to allow 'amicus curiae' briefs in the case He subsequently became a partner and was actively engaged in the general practice of law with that firm until August 1980, when his partner, William C. Gardner, was appointed as an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. His wife, as the person closest to him, should have been the one to call the campaign quits in order to reduce stress on the man. Sullivan was disposed to do it, shared his views with his circle of friends, who suggested a way to persecute Flynn without a DOJ prosecutor. Appearing on Yahoo! Dismissal of misconduct complaint against D.C.'s Judge Sullivan & N. I just hope this isn't true. Sullivans obstreperous behavior in this case has been unpardonable. Sullivan then declared a mistrial because he had prejudiced the case. There must have been a moment, at the beginning, when we could have said -no. Are you sitting down? The exact condition of the victim is unknown, however, the episode was serious enough that the dogs were subsequently moved to Wilmington (Snip) He is a member of the National Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar and The Bar Association of the District of Columbia. I was just wondering why you asserted so unequivocally that the allegations were true. Maybe the bare allegations contained in the criminal complaint was enough for you. Because you found the sworn testimony before the impeachment inquiry compelling? Neil Munro, by Ivan Pentchoukov, by And you know this how? Zeldin sees an opening and he is "actively exploring" a run against Gov. As an Associate Judge of the Superior Court, Judge Sullivan was one of only seven judges in the twenty-four year history of that court to have served full-time in every division. In twice having Flynn admit his guilt in court under oath, Sullivan in 2018 said he did not recall ever taking a plea of guilty from someone who maintained that he was not guilty, and I dont intend to start today. Sullivan also explicitly said to Flynn that any false answers will get you in more trouble.. WebJudge Emmet G. Sullivan was born in Washington, D.C., and attended public schools in the District of Columbia until his graduation from McKinley High School in 1964. Ours is a nation of checks and balances. Circuit regarding whether that appeals court should force his hand in the case of Michael Flynn, President Donald Trumps former National Security Advisor. Of course, he asserted, the Court Has Discretion to Review the Unopposed Rule 48(a) Motion [to Dismiss], and to review it for either Deficient Reasoning Or Prosecutorial Abuse., While never actually saying whether he would have refused to dismiss the charges absent the presidents pardonalthough from his order it seems likely he would have refused, despite the grave separation of powers concerns such an action would have raisedSullivan claimed it was a close call., In fact, he goes on to say that while not conclusory, many of the governments reasons for why it has decided to reverse course and seek dismissal in this case appear pretextual, particularly in view of the surrounding circumstances.. Sullivan, in effect, forced the president to personally carry out his constitutional duty and not pass off his dirty work to the courts and justice system. Carlin headed Barack Obamas National Security Division at the Justice Department for more than two years; his office handled all the evidence presented to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) seeking permission to spy on suspected enemies of America. In short, the episode introduced the country to a federal judge acting as a steward of the separation of powers, ensuring that one of the political branches of government carried out its duties properly. moves to drop case against Michael Flynn, former Trump adviser who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI, Local newsletters: Local headlines (8 a.m.) | Afternoon Buzz (4 p.m.), Like PostLocal on Facebook | Follow @postlocal on Twitter | Latest local news, Local news, weather, sports, events, restaurants and more, Flynn judge one of federal benchs most probing skeptics of Justice Dept. Where is Chief Justice Roberts on checking this guy's runaway abuse of power in the Flynn case? https://cleverjourneys.wordpress.com/2021/03/09/whistleblower-account-of-dangerous-judge-sullivan/?preview=true. Judge Emmet Sullivan is exceeding his authority by turning his courtroom into a three-ring partisan circus, designed to allow him to get his way despite the The en banc court gently prodded him to resolve the issues quickly, saying, we trust and expect the District Court to proceed with appropriate dispatch.. Eight members of the commission agreed that while its understood that the judge was concerned for his son and hoped for leniency, that instinct to help a family member in trouble must be constrained by a judges ethical responsibilities.

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