Flynn’s Lawyer: Documents Show Prosecutors Knew They Pressed Him to Lie

Flynn’s Lawyer: Documents Show Prosecutors Knew They Pressed Him to Lie
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn speaks during the daily news briefing at the White House, in Washington on Feb. 1, 2017. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, presented evidence that shows that prosecutors knowingly pressured him to lie, his lawyer said.

“This evinces the strong inference the prosecutors themselves conspired to cause Mr. Flynn to make false statements,” Flynn’s lawyer Sidney Powell said in a Jan. 16 court filing (pdf).
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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