Mar 15 Trump considering `full’ pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's considering a full pardon for former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about dealings with Russia’s ambassador before Trump took office. Continue reading
Jan 14 Ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn seeks to withdraw guilty plea By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The request comes one week after the Justice Department changed its position on Flynn's punishment by recommending that he serve up to six months in prison for lying to the FBI. Continue reading
Jan 07 Watch 6:21 News Wrap: Putin travels to Syria to meet with Assad, military officials In our news wrap Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Syria to meet with its president, Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus. Syrian state media released images of the two leaders, who also met with military commanders. Also, the Justice Department… Continue watching
Jan 07 Ex-Trump aide Flynn deserves up to 6 months in prison, DOJ says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn deserves up to six months behind bars, the Justice Department said Tuesday, reversing its earlier position that he was entitled to avoid prison time because of his extensive cooperation with prosecutors. Continue reading
Dec 16 Judge sets Michael Flynn sentencing, rejects defense arguments By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The order from U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan in Washington pushes the case closer to a resolution following months of challenges and arguments from Flynn's attorneys, who had leveled a series of accusations against the FBI and the Justice Department. Continue reading
Sep 10 Judge sets new sentencing date for Michael Flynn By Eric Tucker, Associated Press A federal judge has set a Dec. 18 sentencing date for President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Continue reading
Jun 13 House panel subpoenas ex-Trump aides Flynn, Gates By Associated Press The House Intelligence Committee has subpoenaed former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn and former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates as part of its investigation into Russian efforts to interfere with the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jun 04 Judge now says U.S. doesn’t have to file Michael Flynn call transcript By Associated Press A federal judge says prosecutors don't have to publicly file a transcript of the call between former adviser Michael Flynn and the Russian ambassador to the United States. The decision Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan is a reversal… Continue reading
May 17 Michael Flynn described efforts to interfere with his Mueller probe cooperation, filing shows By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn told the special counsel's office that people connected to the Trump administration and Congress sought to influence his cooperation with the Russia investigation, prosecutors said in a court filing made public Thursday. Continue reading
Mar 28 Advisers and allies warning Trump against issuing pardons By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press The president's lawyers say he has not been in talks about pardoning advisers who pleaded guilty or were convicted as part of the Mueller probe. Continue reading