These and other thwarted efforts to hold those involved in the Trump-Russia investigation accountable for alleged wrongdoing have led to a view among critics that the country has a politicized, two-tiered justice system riddled with double standards.
"Americans are painfully aware that a double standard is in play," said lawyer Sidney Powell, whose representation of Flynn led to the collapse of the federal case against him. "It is destroying our 'justice system' and the rule of law. Being able to obtain justice through our courts is a crucial element of protecting individual rights and our republic and to avoid violence."