Michael Flynn Asks Appeals Court To Dismiss His Criminal Case

Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI, is seeking to have his case dismissed. His lawyers withdrew his guilty plea, and the Justice Department decided to drop the case. However, Judge Emmet Sullivan has not dismissed it yet and has invited outside opinions. Flynn's attorney, Sidney Powell, filed a petition to stop this and remove Sullivan from the case. The appeals court's decision is pending, with oral arguments scheduled for July 16th.

What was Michael Flynn accused of lying about in 2017?

• His conversations with the Russian ambassador

• His travel history

• His financial dealings

• His educational background

What action did the Justice Department take regarding Flynn's case?

• They requested a retrial

• They transferred the case to another court

• They dropped the charges

• They increased the charges

What did Judge Emmet Sullivan decide to do instead of dismissing the case?

• He increased Flynn's sentence

• He transferred the case to another judge

• He solicited opinions from outside parties

• He scheduled a new trial

What is Sidney Powell's main argument against the court's actions?

• The court should change the judge

• The court should not involve outside parties

• The court should increase the charges

• The court should expedite the trial

What is the current status of the appeals court's decision on Flynn's request?

• The decision was rejected

• The decision has been made

• The decision is pending

• The decision was postponed