Judge Sullivan's Contempt Threat and DOJ Obstruction
Judge Sullivan threatened DOJ with contempt at the August 13 hearing, citing the Ted Stevens case. New details from attorney Ballou reveal DOJ lawyer Block's 'close-shoelace' disaster and admission that DOJ never argued they were complying. DOJ continues to stall on translating foreign-language documents and has been accused of lying about handwritten notes. The in camera review is ongoing.
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Updated Aug 20, 2026