BREAKING: Justice Dept. no longer recommends frm Nat Sec Advisor Michael Flynn be sentenced at low end of guildeline range, which would have meant no jail time. Citing his behavior and not accepting responsibility for his actions, prosecutors rec guideline sentence. 0-6 months 
Govt says Flynn "affirmatively" sought to undermine prosecution of one of his business associates, Bijan Rafiekian, who was convicted by a jury. Judge later threw out that conviction.
Govt had originally urged US District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan to credit Flynn with providing substantial assistance to prosecutors in that case. Due to his failure to accept responsibility for lying to fbi and undermining Rafiekian prosecution, it has withdrawn that request
Prosecutors called US District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan's decision not to proceed with sentencing on Dec. 18, 2018, "prescient." prosecutors had asked judge to credit Flynn for cooperation. Sullivan delayed sentencing until he had finished. Govt request for credit evaporated ..
As Flynn's lawyer argued in court filings that Flynn was actually innocent -- counter to Flynn's plea and comments to judge -- and his active effort to derail biz partner's prosecution.
