WASHINGTON—Michael Flynn, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, was charged and pleaded guilty Friday to making false statements. Talking sanctions with the Russian ambassador False Statements Regarding FLYNN’s Request to the Russian Ambassador that Russia Refrain from Escalating the Situation in Response to U.S. Sanctions against Russia 3. The guilty plea by Michael Flynn, U.S. President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, brings the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election into Trump’s inner circle. FLYNN also falsely stated that the Russian Ambassador never described to him Russia’s response to FLYNN’s request regarding the resolution. In November, Mueller’s investigators interviewed Kushner about Flynn’s interactions with the Russian ambassador.

Source: thestar December 01, 2017 22:13 UTC