If that were true the judge would have sentened Flynn. But he didn't did he?
CS, did you not read what the judge said?
“I’m going to be frank with you,” Judge Sullivan said. “This is a very serious offense. It involves making false statements to the FBI on the premises of the White House – in the West Wing!”
The interview with FBI agents occurred in Flynn’s White House office, four days after he assumed his post as national security adviser.
Though Sullivan referenced Flynn’s career military service and lack of a prior criminal record, he suggested that Flynn’s conduct marked a serious betrayal he could not ignore.
“I cannot hide my disgust or my disdain for the crimes you committed,” Sullivan said.
The judge drew a head-snapping response from the defense table when he asked prosecutors whether Flynn’s behavior amounted to “treason.”
Prosecutors said there was no basis for such a charge, and the judge walked back the reference, saying he did not mean to imply Flynn committed treason.
“Don’t read too much into my questions,” Sullivan told the courtroom gallery after returning from a short break.
The judge’s admonition could not erase the sting inflicted on the combat veteran and career military officer.
“I cannot assure you that, if you proceed today, you will not be sentenced to a period of incarceration,” Sullivan told Flynn, suggesting that he seek a delay until his cooperation was complete so it could count in his favor.