Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Michael Flynn

Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Michael Flynn

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The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to prevent further prosecution of Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to lying to the FBI during the Russia probe. The Justice Department decided to drop charges, arguing the lies were unrelated to the case. Two judges agreed, while a dissenting judge accused the court of overstepping. President Trump praised the decision on Twitter.

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What was the dissenting opinion of the third judge in the ruling?

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How did President Trump react to the ruling on Twitter?

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