Mr. Walls, part of u. S. Department of justice. The honorable emme g sullivan. Would morning, counsel. We will hear first from ms. Powell. Good morning. May it please the court, this is Sidney Powell for position or michael flynn. We are here to stop further impermissible intrusions into the sole power of the executive branch under the take care applause to decide to dismiss a case and what circumstances warrant that dismissal. Dismissal. Ge extensive and thoroughly ocumented motion to dismiss this prosecution, weighing as it should all the factors that go including the provision of extraordinary exculpatory evidence that came independent ugh an review by mr. Jensen who not only had 10 Years Experience as 10 years as nt but a federal prosecutor before barr asked him to review this case. It cannot go on any longer. This is the quintessential case. Executive prerogatives and a clear abuse of discretion. No authority to do anything further in the case. There is no case or controversy any
This is that from me and the team. Now on bbc news, hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. President trump has just strengthened us sanctions against the International Criminal court, describing it as an extraordinary threat to the United States. Well, my guest today is the president of the icc, chile eboe 0suji. Now, the court was set up to and impunity for the worst of crimes. Now, the court was set up to end impunity for the worst of crimes. So is it now time to acknowledge that that grand ambition will never be realised . Judge chile eboe 0suji in the hague, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you very much for having me. Its an honour to be here. Well, were delighted to have you on at this very sensitive time for the International Criminal court. President donald trump has declared your court an extraordinary threat to the United States of america. You are locked in conflict with the worlds most powerful nation. How damaging is that for the court . We look at it in terms of from
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Ichael flynn, petitioner the respondent. He honorable emmett g. Sullivan. Good morning, counsel. Well hear first from ms. Powell. Morning. May it please the court. This is sydney powell for flynn. Ner michael were here now to stop further into the sole power of the executive branch under the ake care clause to decide to dismiss a case, and what circumstances warrant that dismissal. Government here provided an extensive and thoroughly ocumented motion to dismiss this prosecution, weighing as it should all the factors that go including the provision of extraordinary exculpatory evidence that came independent ugh an review by mr. Jensen who not only had 10 Years Experience as 10 years as nt but a federal prosecutor before barr asked him to review this case. It cannot go on any longer. This is the quintessential case. Executive prerogatives and a clear abuse of discretion. No authority to do anything further in the case. There is no case or controversy any longer. Parties have decided, the
And david daley, author of why your vote doesnt count and the upcoming book unrigged, how americans battle back of democracy. Im a citizen of cherokee nation, a journalist and host of the podcast this land and im really, really excited to dig into this conversation in the next hour. I think its more important now than ever. I think in this moment of a Global Pandemic we are seeing the systemic failures of our government right now. You know, sort of all of the cracks that were existing are more apparent than ever and i think a lot of us have our eyes on this upcoming election, if that election is going to be a solution or make the problem worse. So, steve, i ill direct the first question to you. A lot of democrats have seen a singular focus on beating donald trump in november. Theres a lot of debate whether or not those efforts should be voted on or should be focused on converting trump voters, working class white voters over to the democratic side or increasing turnout or people of col