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onenote

(42,702 posts)
1. Glad to see him gone. But as has been explained here many times, what Flynn did
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 12:14 AM
Feb 2017

isn't actionable treason under the Constitution.

And yelling that he should be prosecuted for treason isn't going to change that.

global1

(25,247 posts)
2. What Could He Be Prosecuted For?....
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 12:18 AM
Feb 2017

And will he be given a chance to plea bargain if he gives info on others involvement?

onenote

(42,702 posts)
6. Logan Act in theory only.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 12:32 AM
Feb 2017

In 200 years the Logan Act has never been the subject of a prosecution. This administration isn't going to use it against one of their own appointees. And espionage would require disclosure of classified information and I haven't heard anything to suggest Flynn did that.

onenote

(42,702 posts)
13. But it won't be used.
Tue Feb 14, 2017, 07:13 AM
Feb 2017

It's constitutionality is considered dubious. It hasn't been the subject of a single prosecution in over 200 years. And do you really think this administration will use it against one of its own appointees? Because if you do, there are any number of bridges I'd like to to sell you.

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