Flynn asks D.C. Circuit to force judge to drop case against him
The Justice Department filed its motion to dismiss the case against Flynn on May 7, but the federal judge presiding over the case has not yet acted on the request.
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The Justice Department filed its motion to dismiss the case against Flynn on May 7, but the federal judge presiding over the case has not yet acted on the request.
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