By Steve Neavling
Ticklethewire.com
Special counsel Robert Mueller recommended no jail time for Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, saying he provided “substantial assistance” to several ongoing investigations.
Flynn cooperated during 19 interviews with federal investigators, providing early insight into the Russia investigation and possibly helping encourage others to cooperate, a court filing states.
Flynn, who was pressured to abandoned his post as national security adviser for misleading administration officials, is among five Trump aides who have pleaded guilty in the special counsel investigation.
The sentencing memo provided the first description from prosecutors about the extent of Flynn’s cooperation.
But for now, it’s unclear what information Flynn provided because the memo is heavily redacted.
Flynn was among Trump’s early supporters who led “Lock her up!” chants targeting Hillary Clinton.
