U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said Tuesday that before he decides whether to dismiss charges against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, he will let third parties submit filings in the case.
Flynn pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI. He changed legal teams and now claims he was pressured into entering the plea. Last week, the Justice Department moved to drop Flynn's case, citing "newly discovered and disclosed information."
Sullivan said the third party briefings will give the court more information on the case and could help shape his decision, and he expects the filings to come from "individuals and organizations."
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