Additionally, Judge Cooper and Michael Sussmann both worked in the DOJ together. When he was selected as judge in the Sussmann trial, Cooper revealed the potential conflict of interest in the event the Durham prosecution wanted him to recuse himself from the case. Special Prosecutor John Durham did not ask Judge Cooper to recuse himself.
Why didn't Durham ask the Judge to recuse?
Because in DC, they are ALL swamp critters, so next one will be just as interest-conflicted, but might be less lever-able?