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Comey Told Obama that Flynn’s Conversations with Russian Ambassador ‘Appear Legit,’ According to Strzok Notes
National Review ^ | 6/24/2020 | ZAchary Evans

Posted on 06/24/2020 9:07:33 AM PDT by bitt

Former FBI director James Comey told President Obama that the 2016 conversations between Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak and incoming national-security adviser Michael Flynn were not criminal in nature, according to notes from former agent Peter Strzok released by Flynn’s legal team.

The page of notes was taken by Strzok appears to describe a January 5, 2017 meeting of President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and national security officials. This meeting occurred amid accusations that incoming Trump administration officials had colluded with Russian operatives. Strzok was not present at the meeting, and it is unclear what record of the meeting he consulted in taking the notes.

Strzok writes that “P,” presumably President Obama, asked, “Is there anything I shouldn’t be telling transition team?”

Strzok records that “D,” or Director Comey, responded “Kislyak calls but appear legit.”

ALSO JUST IN: Flynn legal team files a page of Strzok's notes, which appear to describe the Jan. 5 meetign with Obama and natsec team

Notes indicate Biden mentioned the Logan Act, but entirely devoid of context. pic.twitter.com/lGsj0DepHm

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) June 24, 2020

In transcripts of conversations between Flynn and Kislyak released on May 29 of this year, Flynn is recorded asking the Russian ambassador not to escalate tensions in response to U.S. sanctions. Those sanctions were implemented by the Obama administration following reports that Russia attempted to interfere in the U.S. general election.

Strzok’s notes also indicate that “VP” Biden mentioned the “Logan Act” during the meeting, although the context of Biden’s remark is unclear. The Logan Act of 1799 forbids U.S. citizens from intervening in disputes with foreign nations without authorization. The law has been cited only twice in U.S. history in two cases in the 1800’s and no one has ever been found guilty of violating the statute.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: comey; emmetsullivan; exculpatory; flynn; impeachjudgesullivan; jamescomey; michaelflynn; obama; obamaadm; peterstrzok; russia; sergeykislyak; strzok; strzoknotes; sullivanimpropriety; trump
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To: bitt

Has Comey been tweeting lately?


81 posted on 06/24/2020 1:56:14 PM PDT by b4its2late (A Liberal is a person who will give away everything he doesn't own.)
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To: Steely Tom

Citizen VS United States.

One has endless time, resources and money and the other doesn’t. Yep, sounds fair to me.


82 posted on 06/24/2020 2:17:17 PM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: CodeToad

Flynn’s first legal team from Eric Holders firm charged Flynn 6.2 million bucks these bastards did all they could to bankrupt him these bastards are evil to the core!! They don’t give a shit about 30 years of service in our military they despise our military SND we have ALL seen first hand just how ALL other generals jump right to their DEEP STATE ways OR they get the message they will end up just like Flynn!!


83 posted on 06/24/2020 2:47:27 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: PGR88

Yes, a big part of this was that his law firm was deeply mired in the swamp. He was used to working with them, but he may also have figured that having a legal team with establishment ties may help him. They led him down the wrong path. He was trying to play ball, but it didn’t gain him any traction.


84 posted on 06/24/2020 2:56:14 PM PDT by fhayek
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To: pghoilman

They both are tough on Iran.


85 posted on 06/24/2020 3:51:05 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge.)
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To: SanchoP

Indeed.

It’s specifically called a Alford Plea.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alford_plea


86 posted on 06/24/2020 3:51:21 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem)
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To: Steely Tom

Should we hold to the same standard when some poor kid is railroaded into a guilty plea by a corrupt prosecutor threatening life and withholding exculpatory evidence? If the prosecutor is found out, I guess we just say, “sorry kid, you pled guilty. Too bad.”


87 posted on 06/24/2020 4:29:37 PM PDT by No Left Turn
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To: Jewbacca

Yep,people that say Flynn shouldn’t have plead guilty lead a very sheltered life.


88 posted on 06/24/2020 4:52:08 PM PDT by SanchoP (We're passed the biological softening up and beginning the open warfare strategy. WAKE UP!!)
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To: bitt
"Strzok’s notes also indicate that “VP” Biden mentioned the “Logan Act” during the meeting, although the context of Biden’s remark is UNCLEAR"

Plugs slide into dementia has been going on for years.

89 posted on 06/24/2020 5:11:11 PM PDT by DAC21
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To: Steely Tom

When they are threatening your Son, and your legal representation is part of the Cabal and bleeding him dry, what the heck do you expect?


90 posted on 06/24/2020 5:56:28 PM PDT by Shady (One More Time: CO2 is PLANT FOOD! Without it we die. Any questions?)
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To: Fido969

Not for long.


91 posted on 06/24/2020 6:03:55 PM PDT by Shady (One More Time: CO2 is PLANT FOOD! Without it we die. Any questions?)
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To: M. Thatcher

Happens all the time when you are stuck with a legal aid atty.


92 posted on 06/24/2020 6:52:03 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: CodeToad

He had a legal defense fund.


93 posted on 06/24/2020 6:56:47 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: gcparent
Happens all the time when you are stuck with a legal aid atty.

Yes, sadly, it does.

94 posted on 06/24/2020 7:03:04 PM PDT by M. Thatcher
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To: Steely Tom

when the goverment mafia is after you its probably the lesser of two evils


95 posted on 06/24/2020 7:30:22 PM PDT by rolling_stone (tshf)
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To: bitt

I thought Coney said he never talked to Barry.


96 posted on 06/24/2020 7:33:35 PM PDT by petitfour (APPEAL TO HEAVEN)
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To: bitt; LucyT

97 posted on 06/24/2020 7:36:07 PM PDT by Brown Deer (America First!)
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To: M. Thatcher

I.e. person gets charged with misdemeanor. Atty and ADA work out deal to reduce to disorderly conduct. Which is a violation not a criminal offense in NYS.
He pleads to it. Judge knows its BS and court gets money for fine.


98 posted on 06/24/2020 8:21:37 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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To: Williams

Lobotomy Joe is on record denying he was aware of actions against Flynn


99 posted on 06/24/2020 8:51:39 PM PDT by Long Jon No Silver
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To: Steely Tom

97 percent

More than 97 percent of federal criminal convictions are obtained through plea bargains, and the states are not far behind at 94 percent

over charging and threats work to get someone to plea


100 posted on 06/24/2020 8:55:11 PM PDT by snarkytart
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