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Appeals Court Rejects Effort To Dismiss Michael Flynn's Case

Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the former Russian ambassador, but later retracted that plea.
Posted at 3:11 PM, Aug 31, 2020
and last updated 2020-08-31 15:11:11-04

An appeals court has shut down Michael Flynn's request to immediately drop his criminal case.

Back in May, the Justice Department moved to dismiss the charges against President Trump's former national security adviser. But a judge has been scrutinizing the decision.

Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with the former Russian ambassador, but later retracted that plea.

No comment from Flynn or the Justice Department just yet.

Contains footage from CNN.