Special counsel Robert Mueller is recommending no prison time for retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, citing the former national security adviser’s “substantial assistance” in his ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
“Given the defendant’s substantial assistance and other considerations set forth,” the special counsel wrote, “a sentence at the low end of the guideline range—including a sentence that does not impose a term of incarceration—is appropriate and warranted.”
Flynn, whose sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 18, pleaded guilty in December 2017 to lying to the FBI about his conversations with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the presidential transition period from Election Day 2016 to Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. As part of his plea agreement, Flynn agreed to cooperate with the Mueller investigation.
Under federal guidelines, the retired Army lieutenant general’s crime carries a penalty of up to six months in prison. But court observers say if Flynn satisfactorily cooperated with the special counsel, he could avoid prison time.
Upon learning of Mueller’s sentencing suggestion, a source close to Flynn said his family is relieved and happy tonight that the special counsel is recommending no prison time for him.
“Jail time wouldn’t be a good thing for him,” the source told ABC News.
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@Richard Wheeler: How many times has the “end” been near? 15? 20? 30?
@Deplorable Me: I’ve got at least four Trumpists asking me questions so bear with me.
I–gave my thoughts on Cortez–a rookie with much to learn—I do believe she’s at least as smart as DT Jr–who truly is dumb as a rock.
how many times??? Your thoughts on Rudy
Your thoughts on N. Carolina potential redo—looks to me like Repub “funny business” so far—Enjoy the weekend
@Richard Wheeler: So you think Trump Jr. doesn’t know the branches of the government or that the military hasn’t spent $21 trillion in its entire existence, much less LOSING $21 trillion? Yeah, she’ll get some OTJ training… on the finance committee or some other harmless location. She is the symbol of your party; your voters vote for gimmicks and “celebrity”, not capability or dedication to the country. Obama was bad enough, then Hillary, despite her criminality, “first woman” and now AOC; “first moron”. And you thinks she’s smart. Good Lord.
@Deplorable Me: Did I say she was smart?
Are you going to answer my questions posed in #52?
I’m going to gym and a concert—back tomorrow
@Richard Wheeler:
Despite what your prejudice makes you think about Trump Jr., he’s SMART You said AOC was as smart as he is. She is so smart, she made a public threat of a Congressional subpoena in exchange for a meme she didn’t like. She is stupid mixed with arrogance and topped with fascism.
“Future of the Democrat party.”
Sorry, missed it. Giuliani is brilliant. A patriot that led NYC in the midst of a terrorist crisis.
@Richard Wheeler: Whew elbow to elbow at the Mall, 22 degrees F not counting the wind chill.
Really I have to woman splain humor for you or sarcasm. Nope, will let you wonder, you can google “men GTOW”. So sad young men today have to fret if 30 years down the road some bitter feminist will come after him for a date he might not remember or never happened.
WTF, get 05 to do what???Not only no, but hell no, love the posts from 05, RT, Randy and DM just as they are.
I dont worry bout losing my sweetie, this 1902 craftsman needs love from top to bottom, but solid as a rock bones. My guy has all, I mean all the skills, from drafting the plans to finishing work, Ive have a few myself. One room at a time.