Former national security adviser Michael Flynn arrived at court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday morning to learn whether he’ll be tossed behind bars for lying…
Former national security adviser Michael Flynn arrived at court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday morning to learn whether he’ll be tossed behind bars for lying to the FBI.
Flynn pleaded guilty in December 2017 for providing false statements about his contacts with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and has since been cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
The 60-year-old retired Army lieutenant general told investigators in January 2017 that he had not discussed US sanctions with Kislyak — when, in fact, he had, according to his plea agreement.
Under his deal with prosecutors, Flynn could face a sentence anywhere from zero to six months, though Mueller has asked Judge Emmet Sullivan to spare him from jail because of his military service and “substantial” cooperation.
Lawyers for Flynn have asked for one-year probation, minimal conditions of supervision and 200 hours of community service.
