NEWS: Michael Flynn just deflated Trump’s contention that he was duped into lying to FBI. "I was aware" that lying to FBI investigators was a crime when he did so over interactions with Russians, Flynn tells judge
"I do not" seek to withdraw the plea, Flynn tells the judge.
"I do not" seek to withdraw the plea, Flynn tells the judge.
Judge Sullivan asks Flynn's attorney Stephen Anthony if Flynn was "entrapped by the FBI." Anthony says, "No, your honor." Per @kpolantz
Trump and some of his allies have downplayed Flynn’s lies to the FBI, but Judge Sullivan said: “A high-ranking official of the government" making false statements in the White House is a "very serious offense.”
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Mueller’s team makes clear that Flynn STILL may cooperate with probe. Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack says "it remains a possibility that General Flynn is continuing to cooperate with the government."
Judge Sullivan asks if Flynn's conduct "rises to the level of treasonous activity?"
Brandon Van Grack, speaking for special counsel, says prosecutors did not consider charging Flynn with treason.
Sullivan asks again: "Could he have been charged with treason?” Per
@kpolantz
Brandon Van Grack, speaking for special counsel, says prosecutors did not consider charging Flynn with treason.
Sullivan asks again: "Could he have been charged with treason?” Per
@kpolantz
