Are we all wrongly assuming that Flynn is not still exposed to far more serious charges?

[blitzen]

Otherwise, why would he be singing like a bird--and (to mix metaphors) singing a full Wagnerian-length opera?

[Wounded Bear]

1. That's all part of his deal with Mueller...

If he screws up the co-operation, the rest of the charges come back into play. In agreements like that, the witness is not totally 'exonerated' on the other charges, he's just told he won't be indicted or tried for them if he works with the prosecutors. At least until his is finally convicted on the lessor charge at the end of the investigation.

Mueller's not done, Flynn is still under the gun until he is.

[blitzen]

2. Thanks n/t

[pnwmom]

3. Another possible reason is that his son is still exposed to possible

felony charges, and the deal allows him to protect his son.

[Kablooie]

4. They can still call him to testify.

And they have detailed written sworn documents of his testimony so he would have to give the same testimony. If he changed his story it would be automatic purgery.