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FBI Has No Plans to Pursue Charges Against Flynn Over Talks With Russian Envoy

© AP Photo / Carolyn KasterNational Security Adviser Michael Flynn sits in the front row before the start of the President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joint new conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017
National Security Adviser Michael Flynn sits in the front row before the start of the President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe joint new conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 - Sputnik International
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Former US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is not expected to face charges of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over the alleged provision of the agency with misleading information about his talks with Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak, local media reported, citing law enforcement officials.

White House National Security Advisor Michael Flynn (C) arrives prior to a joint news conference between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 13, 2017. Picture taken February 13, 2017 - Sputnik International
FBI in Contact With US Senators on Information Regarding Flynn Resignation
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – On Monday night, Flynn resigned after media reported based on illegal leaks of classified information that he had misled senior US officials about the extent of his talks with the Russian ambassador. Particularly, Flynn is said to have concealed the fact that he discussed anti-Russian sanctions with Kislyak.

During a meeting with the FBI interviewers, Flynn denied any discussions of sanctions with Kislyak. However, when the FBI agents asked him whether he was sure in his answer, Flynn said that he did not remember, CNN reported Thursday.

The FBI believes that Flynn was cooperative and gave trustful answers without intentions to mislead investigators, CNN said.

If Flynn had lied in his January 24 interview with the FBI, he would be in legal trouble since such a violation is a felony offense, according to media reports.

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