what purpose was served by not accepting the dismissal? Besides needlessly punishing Flynn?
I have to admit, I was flabbergasted to hear that the judge wouldn't accept the dropping of the case. I thought in a courtroom, that was more or less automatic - prosecutor declines to prosecute further - case is dismissed. THIS judge decided - oh no.
What I don't understand then is, if there's no case against him - what purpose was served by not accepting the dismissal? Besides needlessly punishing Flynn?