Breaking: Michael Flynn Not Expected to Be Charged

Democrats Still Pushing for Investigations

CNN reporters say the FBI is not expected to recommend charges against Michael Flynn, in relation to his phone calls with a Russian ambassador. 

CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto, citing his colleague, CNN Justice Correspondent Evan Perez, made the announcement on Twitter:

Earlier Wednesday afternoon, NPR reported:

A current U.S. intelligence official tells NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly that there is no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in the transcripts of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, although the official noted that doesn’t rule out the possibility of illegal actions.

The official also says that there are recordings as well as transcripts of the calls, and that the transcripts don’t suggest Flynn was acting under orders in his conversations.

None of these developments mean Flynn is off the hook. Democrats are pushing for investigations and demanding documents, including transcripts.

FBI Director Comey has “been in the hot seat” recently, and some say he should be investigated.

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