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Trump Defends Mike Flynn, Blasts 'Fake News' and Leaks - NBC News » Feb 16, 2017 ...Experts say Flynn's conversations could have violated the Logan Act. Trump said Flynn's misstep was misleading Vice President Mike Pence, and others, about the content of his calls with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the waning days of the Obama administration. "I fired him because of what he... Nbcnews.com

Michael Flynn Plea Deal -- No, He Didn't Violate the Logan Act ... » Dec 5, 2017 ...Michael Flynn is paying a steep price for his dishonesty, but from what we know so far, it's not clear what's supposed to be the larger scandal. ...Politics & Policy ...The idea that Flynn could be prosecuted under the Logan Act for his role is a fevered fantasy. The last time anyone was indicted under the act... Nationalreview.com

Flynn charge suggests arcane law is 'leverage' for special counsel ... » Dec 1, 2017 ...Michael Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI 03:54. "I think it's a pressure point for other related offenses," said Stephen Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas law school and a CNN contributor. "At the end of the day, there's no way in which any indictment is going to rise and fall on the Logan Act. The... Cnn.com

Did Michael Flynn break the law? (opinion) - CNN » Feb 14, 2017 ...Flynn is guilty of violating the Logan Act if he (1) had communication with a foreign government; (2) with the intent to influence that foreign government, (3) while being a U.S. citizen without the authority to engage in diplomatic discussions on behalf of the United States. If Flynn violated this law, he would be ... Cnn.com

Why Michael Flynn likely won't face charges under the Logan Act ... » Feb 14, 2017 ...(CNN) Michael Flynn is out as President Donald Trump's national security adviser. But does he have bigger problems than just needing a new job? At issue is the little-used Logan Act, which forbids private citizens from negotiating with foreign governments. Some vocal critics have suggested Flynn could... Cnn.com

Michael Flynn, Trump's national security adviser, resigns over ... » Feb 14, 2017 ...Now those lies have cost Flynn his job: On Monday night, Flynn resigned amid growing questions about whether he had misled Vice President Mike Pence, and ...No one has ever been prosecuted under the Logan Act, but Flynn is facing a second and potentially far more dangerous investigation. The FBI... Vox.com

National security adviser Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ... » Feb 9, 2017 ...National security adviser Michael Flynn privately discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with that country's ambassador to the United States during the ... The law against U.S. citizens interfering in foreign diplomacy, known as the Logan Act, stems from a 1799 statute that has never been prosecuted. Washingtonpost.com

Michael Flynn, Jared Kushner, And Whether The Logan Act Was ... » Feb 14, 2017 ...The White House says it is confident former national security adviser Michael Flynn said "nothing wrong or inappropriate" to the Russian ambassador. ... Various courts have mentioned the Logan Act, according to the Congressional Research Service, but it has mostly been used to try to shame political... Npr.org

Flynn worries about son in special counsel probe - CNNPolitics » Nov 9, 2017 ...Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn has expressed concern about the potential legal exposure of his son in Robert Mueller's investigation, sources tell CNN. Cnn.com

Why Michael Flynn's plea deal could be really bad news for Jared ... » Dec 1, 2017 ...Michael Flynn's agreement to a plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller is extremely scary news for President Trump, who has to worry about what ....have suggested that merely by attempting to influence foreign policy during the transition, Kushner (and Trump) could have run afoul of the Logan Act,... Vox.com