Mike Flynn Asked For Immunity To Testify On Russian Investigations: Report

WASHINGTON, DC — Former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn asked federal investigators and congressional officials for immunity from prosecution in exchange for his agreement to be interviewed in connection with the ongoing probe into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, according to a report out Thursday night from the Wall Street Journal.

FBI Director James Comey confirmed before Congress two weeks ago that the bureau is investigating the Trump campaign in connection with Russia's actions. Flynn was an adviser to the campaign, a member of the transition team and the president's first national security adviser. He was forced to resign from that role when it was revealed that he misled Vice President Mike Pence about his communications with the Russian ambassador prior to the inauguration.

Multiple payments from Russia to Flynn have since been revealed by the House Oversight Committee. The Wall Street Journal reports that officials have not agreed to Flynn's immunity requests.

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Two sources told Patch that Flynn's offer to Congress — along with a separate offer to the FBI — was first broached days ago and that talks are ongoing.

After the Wall Street Journal's report was published, Flynn's lawyer released a statement.

"General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it, should the circumstances permit," it said.

It continued to say that Flynn would not comment on the ongoing investigation and then listed the general's accomplishments.

But it tellingly went on to say that Flynn fears unjust criminal investigations, and concluded with this: "No reasonable person, who has the benefit of counsel, would submit to questioning in such a highly politicized, witch hunt environment without assurances against unfair prosecution."

Colin Miner contributed to this story.

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