Former Trump National Security Advisor Mike Flynn to Plead Guilty to Making False Statements to FBI
‘Willfully and Knowingly’ Making ‘False, Fictitious and Fraudulent Statements’
Mike Flynn has cut a deal with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. At 10:30 AM Friday Flynn, who served as President Trump’s National Security Advisor, will plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI. The guilty plea is related to Flynn’s comments about speaking with Russia about U.S. sanctions.
Specifically, Flynn is charged with “willfully and knowingly†making “false, fictitious and fraudulent statements.â€
Breaking — Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged former Trump national security advisor Michael Flynn with “willfully and knowingly†making “false, fictitious and fraudulent statements†to the FBI regarding conversations with Russia’s ambassador.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 1, 2017
Speculation among journalists is that Flynn is pleading guilty in exchange for giving further information to the Special Counsel, possibly on Trump administration officials.Â
Just In: Flynn to plead guilty to making false statements to the FBI. But what does this mean for the Mueller investigation? pic.twitter.com/lfHRe7WETe
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 1, 2017
MSNBC’s Ari Melber says there is “implied cooperation” between Flynn and Mueller.
Now: Special Counsel Robert Mueller charges Michael Flynn with making a false statement to the FBI pic.twitter.com/Jy6ffAZUHj
— Ryan Barber (@cryanbarber) December 1, 2017
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