PanARMENIAN.Net - Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty for making "materially false, fictitious and fraudulent statements" to federal officials, reports the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Mueller indicted Flynn for lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) about conversations with the Russian Ambassador during the presidential transition, as well as false statements about his involvement with the Republic of Turkey.
The Statement of the Offense in the United States of America v. Michael T. Flynn identifies Turkey under the category "Other False Statements Regarding Flynn's Contacts with Foreign Governments." The statement notes multiple documents pertaining to a project performed by him and his company, the Flynn Intel Group, Inc., "for the principal benefit of the Republic of Turkey ('Turkey Project')." According to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Flynn made "materially false statements and omissions" regarding his lobbying activities on behalf of the Republic of Turkey and the Erdogan government.
"The newest revelations about Flynn is just the tip of the iceberg. While prosecutors have uncovered some vital information, there is much more yet to come to light, especially regarding Turkey's continued use of illegal funds to influence national security at the highest levels. This practice has been ongoing and needs to be halted," Assembly Co-Chairs Anthony Barsamian and Van Krikorian said. "As we have previously urged, there needs to be thorough public Congressional hearings to fully expose Turkey's attempts to influence the United States Government, which is a direct attack on our democratic values," they added.
Reports indicated that Flynn would be paid $15 million to secretly carry out Turkey's bidding. Flynn was already paid $530,000 last ye...
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