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Michael Flynn sentencing
By Veronica Rocha and Brian Ries, CNN
1 min ago12:52 p.m. ET, December 18, 2018Share
1 min ago Judge walks back treason questions
From CNN's Katelyn PolantzJudge Emmet Sullivan started the second part of the proceedings by walking back some of his harshest comments."I made a statement about Mr. Flynn acting as a foreign agent in the White House," he said. Sullivan added that he realized that was incorrect.Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack said the foreign lobbying Flynn did ended before the Trump administration began.Sullivan also walked back his treason questions. "I'm not suggesting" Flynn committed treason, Sullivan now said."I was just trying to determine the benefit and the generosity of the government," he said. "Don't read too much into the questions I ask."
Van Grack said Mueller's team has "no concern" or no reason to think Flynn committed treason.6 min ago Court is back in session
The sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn has commenced after a short recess.Judge Emmet Sullivan immediately informed the court he has more questions.20 min ago Judge in Flynn case was appointed by Clinton to federal bench
Judge Emmet Sullivan, who is presiding over Michael Flynn's sentencing, was appointed to the federal bench by former President Bill Clinton in 1994.In 1984, President Reagan appointed him to the DC Superior Court, and in 1991 President George H.W. Bush appointed Sullivan to the DC Court of Appeals.29 min ago The mood inside the courtroom shifted during judge's treason questions
From CNN's Marshall CohenMore than a dozen friends and family members were in the courtroom for Michael Flynn's sentencing.Before the hearing, their mood was somewhat jovial. People were smiling and chatting. When Flynn walked into the courtroom, he greeted his family members with a smile, saying, “You made it!”But the mood visibly shifted as the hearing progressed and things got much more serious, specifically when Judge Emmet Sullivan admonished Flynn for lying, saying he “arguably sold your country out” and brought up questions of treason.Two of Flynn’s sisters sat with their fingers pressed upon their lips. Another member of the Flynn party tensely leaned forward to hear the answers when the judge asked prosecutors about whether Flynn’s actions were treasonous.41 min ago Court is now in brief recess
From CNN's Katelyn PolantzFederal Judge Emmet Sullivan called a recess until 12:30 p.m. ET.Before exiting the courtroom, Sullivan reminded Michael Flynn he can speak to his lawyers in a private conference room in the courtroom.47 min ago Judge asks if Flynn's conduct is "treasonous activity"
From CNN's Katelyn PolantzJudge Emmet Sullivan asked in court today if Michael Flynn's conduct "rises to the level of treasonous activity?"Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack, speaking for the special counsel's office, said prosecutors did not consider charging Flynn with treason.Then Sullivan asked again: "Could he have been charged with treason?”Van Grack wouldn't go there.- This might be a clearer copy:
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Judge walks back treason questions
From CNN's Katelyn Polantz
Judge Emmet Sullivan started the second part of the proceedings by walking back some of his harshest comments.
"I made a statement about Mr. Flynn acting as a foreign agent in the White House," he said. Sullivan added that he realized that was incorrect.
Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack said the foreign lobbying Flynn did ended before the Trump administration began.
Sullivan also walked back his treason questions. "I'm not suggesting" Flynn committed treason, Sullivan now said.
"I was just trying to determine the benefit and the generosity of the government," he said. "Don't read too much into the questions I ask."
Van Grack said Mueller's team has "no concern" or no reason to think Flynn committed treason.
6 min ago
Court is back in session
The sentencing hearing for Michael Flynn has commenced after a short recess.
Judge Emmet Sullivan immediately informed the court he has more questions.
20 min ago
Judge in Flynn case was appointed by Clinton to federal bench
Judge Emmet Sullivan, who is presiding over Michael Flynn's sentencing, was appointed to the federal bench by former President Bill Clinton in 1994.
In 1984, President Reagan appointed him to the DC Superior Court, and in 1991 President George H.W. Bush appointed Sullivan to the DC Court of Appeals.
29 min ago
The mood inside the courtroom shifted during judge's treason questions
From CNN's Marshall Cohen
More than a dozen friends and family members were in the courtroom for Michael Flynn's sentencing.
Before the hearing, their mood was somewhat jovial. People were smiling and chatting. When Flynn walked into the courtroom, he greeted his family members with a smile, saying, “You made it!”
But the mood visibly shifted as the hearing progressed and things got much more serious, specifically when Judge Emmet Sullivan admonished Flynn for lying, saying he “arguably sold your country out” and brought up questions of treason.
Two of Flynn’s sisters sat with their fingers pressed upon their lips. Another member of the Flynn party tensely leaned forward to hear the answers when the judge asked prosecutors about whether Flynn’s actions were treasonous.
41 min ago
Court is now in brief recess
From CNN's Katelyn Polantz
Federal Judge Emmet Sullivan called a recess until 12:30 p.m. ET.
Before exiting the courtroom, Sullivan reminded Michael Flynn he can speak to his lawyers in a private conference room in the courtroom.
47 min ago
Judge asks if Flynn's conduct is "treasonous activity"
From CNN's Katelyn Polantz
Judge Emmet Sullivan asked in court today if Michael Flynn's conduct "rises to the level of treasonous activity?"
Prosecutor Brandon Van Grack, speaking for the special counsel's office, said prosecutors did not consider charging Flynn with treason.
Then Sullivan asked again: "Could he have been charged with treason?”
Van Grack wouldn't go there.
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