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The following is a compilation of articles about the trial of Flynn business partner Bijan Rafiekian. It was due to Flynn's anticipated testimony/cooperation at this trial that his sentencing in his own matter of lying to the FBI has been repeatedly delayed.
Recently, the government suddenly changed course and announced they would not be calling Flynn as a witness following his refusal to state that he knowingly filed a false FARA document.
Subsequent to that refusal, the government also reversed course on their position that Flynn was not a co conspirator in the Rafiekian trial, now maintaining that he wss a co conspirator. If they could support this claim in court, it would allow them to present hearsay evidence from Flynn against Rafiekian that they otherwise not be able to present.
My focus on this case has more to do with what effect it will have on sentencing in the lying to the FBI case. Flynn wa still willing to cooperate/testify, but not willing to admit knowingly falsifying the FARA.
Michael Flynn Attorney Suggests Special Counsel Withheld Key Information From His Defense
Michael Flynn’s new attorney Sidney Powell
suggested the special counsel may not have produced classified
information relevant to Flynn’s case. Powell intends to obtain it.
By Margot Cleveland
Defense straddles strategies as trial opens for Flynn business partner
Updated
LAWYERSPOTTING: Among the onlookers at opening statements in Flynn business partner Kian's trial today: Flynn attorney Powell, Flynn prosecutor Van Grack, and US Atty for EDVA Terwilliger
Flynn’s ex-lawyer takes witness stand for the prosecution
Updated
It's not every day a defense attorney gets called to testify for the prosecution, but it happened today to Gen. Mike Flynn's ex-lawyer, Rob Kelner. The cross-examination produced some friction. More here:
Flynn juggled Trump campaign role with foreign lobbying, jurors told
His foreign lobbying role has been central to
the case against Bijan Rafiekian, a former business partner.
Updated
At trial today of Gen. Mike Flynn's business partner, a retired FBI agent recalled this blunt response to the defendant's plan to avoid registering as a foreign agent: 'I wouldn't f--- around with that.'
PAY TO PLAY? We knew that while sending over $500,000 to Flynn during the campaign, his Turkish client was complaining to a Flynn aide that Trump wasn't being supportive enough. In court today, we found out Flynn heard those pleas directly
Judge withholds ruling on acquitting Flynn partner
Bijan Rafiekian is on trial for acting as an
unregistered agent for Turkey during his work for Flynn Intel Group, a
consulting firm.
Updated
NEW: Prosecutors narrowly escaped a judge-ordered acquittal today for Flynn business partner charged with foreign-agent crimes following Mueller probe. Looks like judge will let jury deliberate in case, while not ruling out tossing it--or part of it--later
After completing his testimony at trial of Flynn biz partner Bijan Kian on foreign-agent charges, lobbyist
did something unusual for a prosecution witness: gave the defendant a firm, enthusiastic handshake in front of the jury
did something unusual for a prosecution witness: gave the defendant a firm, enthusiastic handshake in front of the jury
Without testimony from Michael Flynn, judge is skeptical of case against ex-business partner
By Rachel Weiner
Latest Development In Flynn Case Proves Special Counsel Was A Cover For Taking Down Trump
By Margot Cleveland
His former lawyer’s latest testimony
establishes two facts, both of which benefit Michael Flynn and both of
which the media has missed.
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