Michael Flynn Asks Appeals Court To Dismiss His Criminal Case

Michael Flynn Asks Appeals Court To Dismiss His Criminal Case

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The video discusses the legal proceedings involving Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI during the Russia investigation. Flynn's lawyers later sought to withdraw his guilty plea, and the DOJ reviewed the case, deciding to drop it. However, Judge Emmet Sullivan has not dismissed the case and has invited outside opinions. Flynn's attorney, Sidney Powell, has appealed to stop outside parties from influencing the case and to remove Sullivan. The appeals court's decision is pending, with oral arguments scheduled for July 16th.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael Flynn accused of lying about in 2017?

His financial dealings

Conversations with the Russian ambassador

His political affiliations

His military service

2.

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What action did the US Attorney General take regarding Flynn's case?

Appointed a new prosecutor

Issued a pardon

Called for a full review

Requested a retrial

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Judge Emmet Sullivan's response to the DOJ's decision to drop Flynn's case?

He issued a public statement

He sought opinions from outside parties

He immediately dismissed the case

He scheduled a trial

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is Flynn's attorney, Sidney Powell, arguing in her petition?

The case should be moved to a different district

The charges should be increased

The court has no authority to involve outside parties

The court should appoint a new judge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are the oral arguments in Flynn's case scheduled to be heard?

October 5th

July 16th

August 1st

September 10th

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