Tricking a subject is not the same as investigating a fake crime and trying to prosecute said fake crime.
That’s a fact.
But lying to the feds is a crime...regardless of the predicate (Think Scooter Libby)
Also, the “statement of offense” includes Other False Statements Regarding Flynn’s Contacts with Foreign Governments - FARA lies.(Turkey)
That has nothing to do with Russia.
Admitting it and pleading guilty under a plea agreement?
Hope I’m wrong, but this Judge was ready to hang Flynn when most thought the judge was going to go all Ted Stevens on the prosection.
Judge said Gen. Flynn commited treason...(for which the judge backed off a little) for him being a non-registered agent for foreign nations.
Flynn may walk for the Russia lies (I doubt it).
IMO...He won’t walk for the Turkey stuff.
good read here
https://lawandcrime.com/awkward/judge-quickly-backtracks-apologizes-after-floating-crazy-idea-michael-flynn-committed-treason/
I am out of popcorn