Michael Flynn's sentencing is set to begin in about 15 minutes. I'll have updates for you here throughout the hearing, but also check out @CourthouseNews for my story after the dust clears.
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Sullivan going into his sentencing considerations now. "This is a very serious offense," Sullivan said. "A high ranking senior official of the government making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation while on the physical premises of the White House."
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Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack says "it remains a possibility" that Flynn will cooperate with the government going forward. Flynn provided "substantial assistance" on an indictment unsealed in Virginia yesterday against two of his associates
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@BBuchman_CNS covered that case here:https://www.courthousenews.com/ex-flynn-associate-pleads-not-guilty-to-conspiracy/ …Show this thread -
Sullivan is making sure Flynn still wants to go to sentencing today. He notes that Flynn could still cooperate more with the government, which could let him ask for a lower sentence.
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"Arguably, you sold your country out," Sullivan said. "The court's going to consider all that. I cannot assure you that if you proceed today you will not receive a sentence of incarceration." He went on: "I'm not hiding my disgust, my disdain for this criminal offense."
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We're recessing until 12:30, at Flynn's request. Sullivan offered the recess to Flynn while he was going over the seriousness of the offense and shortly after saying he could not promise he would not sentence Flynn to jail time.
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Flynn is back in his chair between his attorneys, but Sullivan isn't back behind the bench yet.
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Sullivan is back. He wants to correct his previous statement on Flynn, noting Flynn's conduct occurred before he was in the White House. Sullivan also clarifying his hypothetical on treason earlier: "I'm not suggesting he committed treason."
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To clarify Sullivan's clarification: Flynn's contacts with the foreign officials took place before he was in the White House, during the transition.
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Kelner says Flynn wants to delay his sentencing, saying he might provide more cooperation.
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Kelner specifically mentions yesterday's case unsealed in Virginia. He said it is "likely" Flynn will testify in that case and notes that could warrant consideration at his sentencing in the future.
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And that's it everybody. TLDR: Flynn decided to delay sentencing so Sullivan can consider his continued cooperation with the government.
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