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Judge Delays Michael Flynn Sentencing

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBSNEWS) — In a surprise development, former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has asked that his sentence be delayed. He was in court in Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning to be sentenced for lying to the FBI about conversations he had with Russian Envoy Sergey Kislyak. The delay will give Flynn the opportunity to cooperate further with the government, especially given the harsh words Judge Emmet Sullivan had for Flynn during his hearing, at one point wondering whether he could be charged for treason.

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