NOW on Flynn: "Given the defendant’s substantial assistance and other considerations set forth below, a sentence at the low end of the guideline range—including a sentence that does not
impose a term of incarceration—is appropriate and warranted. "
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impose a term of incarceration—is appropriate and warranted. "
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You can read Mueller's sentencing memo for Flynn here, in full. documentcloud.org/documents/5425…
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"The defendant’s history and characteristics present mitigating and aggravating circumstances. As detailed in the Presentence Investigation Report, the defendant’s military and public service are exemplary. He served in the military for over 33 years, including...
"...five years of combat duty, led the Defense Intelligence Agency, and retired as a 3-star Lieutenant General. The defendant’s record of military and public service distinguish him from every other person who has been charged as part the SCO’s investigation."
"However, senior government leaders should be held to the highest standards. The defendant’s extensive government service should have made him particularly aware of the harm caused by providing false information to the government, as well as ...
"The rules governing work performed on behalf of a foreign government.
The defendant deserves credit for accepting responsibility in a timely fashion and substantially assisting the government."
The defendant deserves credit for accepting responsibility in a timely fashion and substantially assisting the government."
"As described... shortly after the SCO reached out to the defendant to seek his cooperation, the defendant accepted responsibility for his unlawful conduct and began cooperating with the government."
Predictably: 
Notably: Flynn met with SPC for interviews 19 times.
Story here: courthousenews.com/special-counse…
