But it appear while he was not talking to FBI, somebody in our govt on America's side was listening to what he had to say just the same.
He negotiated with the Russians in regards to a dispute between the US and Russian without being a member of the US govt. authorized to do so.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_Act
The Logan Act (1 Stat. 613, 18 U.S.C. § 953, enacted January 30, 1799)
is a United States federal law that criminalizes negotiation by unauthorized American citizens with foreign governments having a dispute with the United States. ...
Violation of the Logan Act is a felony.
Long title: An Act for the punishment of certain ...
U.S.C. sections created: 18 U.S.C. § 953
Enacted by: the 5th United States Congress
Statutes at Large: 1 Stat. 613
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Flynn didn't plead guilty until a year later. So up until that point he was denying his actions and the crime. All the while Russian's knew he was lying and could prove it.
Take some time to wipe the spittle off your screen and think before you post genius.