Michael Flynn Asks To Withdraw Guilty Plea

Michael Flynn Asks To Withdraw Guilty Plea

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Michael Flynn, former national security adviser, initially pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during the Mueller investigation. Recently, prosecutors recommended jail time, a shift from their earlier stance. Flynn's new legal team is working to withdraw his guilty plea, accusing prosecutors of bad faith. The judge will decide on the plea withdrawal after a hearing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Michael Flynn originally guilty of according to the court filing?

Obstruction of justice

Tax evasion

Money laundering

Lying to the FBI

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the major change in prosecutors' stance regarding Flynn's sentencing?

They asked for a retrial

They recommended a longer sentence

They suggested no jail time

They decided to drop all charges

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why did prosecutors claim Flynn did not help them?

He did not assist during his former lobbying partner's trial

He refused to testify

He left the country

He provided false information

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Flynn's new legal team take regarding his guilty plea?

They negotiated a new plea deal

They worked to withdraw the plea

They accepted the plea

They ignored the plea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Flynn's new lawyers accuse the prosecutors of?

Incompetence

Bad faith and vindictiveness

Negligence

Corruption