Documents unsealed by a judge yesterday appear to show an internal FBI debate about how to handle the case against Michael Flynn — including how to proceed if he lied to them about his contacts with the Russian ambassador.
Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn leaves the federal courthouse in Washington, in June. Flynn's attorneys say newly released documents prove the FBI laid a"perjury trap" for their client.Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn leaves the federal courthouse in Washington, in June. Flynn's attorneys say newly released documents prove the FBI laid a"perjury trap" for their client.
Flynn pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI and cooperated with investigators, but he has since changed course and is now accusing the government of misconduct and setting him up. The newly unsealed documents, which date to January 2017, were handed over last week to Flynn's defense team by the Justice Department as part of a review of the case ordered by Attorney General William Barr.
Flynn's supporters, however, have zeroed in on the fourth document--the handwritten note. It appears to show an internal debate within the bureau about how to handle the FBI's interview with Flynn, including whether to present him with detailed evidence if he lied to them about his conversations with the Russian ambassador.
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