Why did the FBI drop the case against Flynn?

In May, the Justice Department dismissed the case because of recently disclosed evidence that the FBI’s questioning of Flynn lacked a proper investigative basis, according to Attorney General William Barr. Three years earlier, in 2017, Flynn pleaded guilty in federal court to making false statements to the FBI about his communications with Russia.

Did Judge Sullivan overstepped his authority in Flynn case?

In a 2-1 ruling, the panel said U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan overstepped his authority in appointing an outside counsel to counterargue the Justice Department’s decision to drop charges against Flynn.

Did Flynn cross the line for recall to active duty?

“With these seditious remarks, Comrade Flynn may have crossed the line for recall to active duty and court-martial. As a JAG I’m qualified and also happy to prosecute this case,” he said on Twitter.

What did Mueller’s memo say about Flynn?

Mueller also wrote in his December 2018 sentencing memo that Flynn made false statements about his 2016 interactions with the Russian government about a pending U.N. Security Council resolution.

When did Flynn resign as National Security Adviser?

February 13, 2017: Facing continued scrutiny over the Russia call, Flynn resigns 24 days into his tenure with Trump, departing as the short-serving national security adviser.

What is Michael Flynn’s sentencing date?

Flynn pleaded guilty in December 2017 to a charge of lying to the FBI about his conversations with Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in the weeks before Trump took office. He faces up to six months in prison. A judge has yet to set a sentencing date.

Did Flynn violate a law about sanctions?

After a Washington Post report alludes to Flynn’s conversation, the administration-in-waiting begins denying they discussed sanctions. Not only is there suspicion about the issue itself; the question is raised about whether Flynn might have violated an obscure law that forbids Americans out of government to negotiate on behalf of the United States.

What did Flynn talk to McFarland about?

The documents describe how Flynn spoke to his colleague in the administration-in-waiting — identified by some outlets as former deputy national security adviser K.T. McFarland — about what to tell the Russian ambassador about the sanctions. Then he spoke with Kislyak on the phone.