[Jack Black]

I disagree. I believe it is unethical to set traps for people who have committed no other crime by asking them about conversations you already have full access to.

The job of the FBI is to investigate crimes that have occurred, not create elaborate ruses that result in new process crimes.

[semimojo]

I believe it is unethical to set traps for people who have committed no other crime by asking them about conversations you already have full access to.

Perhaps, but I don't think you can deny that it's a routine practice.

Particularly when law enforcement is looking for leverage against a suspect.

Two of Flynn's associates were indicted for unregistered lobbying for Turkey and other crimes. Flynn undoubtedly provided a lot of information that let the prosecutors build their case.

Do you think he would have done that without the leverage the DOJ got when he lied to the FBI?