Flynn ready to cooperate with Mueller in probe
Ex- NSA to be grilled over Russia links
Washington, Nov. 24: In a move that could signal cooperation with the government, lawyers for former national security adviser Michael Flynn have told President Donald Trump’s legal team that they are no longer communicating with them about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference.
Mr Flynn’s legal team communicated the decision this week, said a person familiar with the move who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.
The decision could be a sign that Mr Flynn is moving to cooperate with Mr Mueller’s investigation or negotiate a deal for himself.
In large criminal investigations, defense lawyers routinely share information with each other.
But it can become unethical to continue such communication if one of the potential targets is looking to negotiate a deal with prosecutors. Robert Kelner, a lawyer for Mr Flynn, didn’t respond to a request for comment on Thursday.
A lawyer for Mr Flynn’s son, Michael Flynn Jr., who has also come under investigation from Mr Mueller’s team of prosecutors, declined to comment.
The New York Times first reported the decision.
Mr Flynn was forced to resign as national security adviser in February after White House officials concluded that he had misled them about the nature of his contacts during the transition period with the Russian ambassador to the United States.