CAFE Insider 5/8: Barr Spins, Flynn Wins

In this special episode of the CAFE Insider podcast, "Barr Spins, Flynn Wins," Preet and Anne dissect the Justice Department’s rationale for moving to dismiss the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and the implications of this move on the rule of law.

We hope you’re enjoying CAFE Insider. Email us at letters@cafe.com with your suggestions and questions for Preet and Anne. References and Supplemental materials below. 

REFERENCES & SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

• The Department of Justice’s Motion to Dismiss the case against Michael Flynn
• 18 U.S.C. 1001 (false statements) & definition of “materiality”
• Rule 48(a) in the Rules of Criminal Procedure: Dismissal
• Bill Barr Interview, CBS News, 5/7/20
• Preet’s Rosa Parks Tweet, 5/7/20