Senate Intelligence Committee rejects immunity deal for Michael Flynn at this time

by Jen Hayden

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Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 at 8:17:46am PDT

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: (L to R) Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for National Security Advisor, Michael Cohen, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and special counsel to Donald Trump, and former Texas Governor Rick Perry talk with each other in the lobby at Trump Tower, December 12, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The Senate Intelligence Committee has declined Michael Flynn’s offer to testify in exchange for immunity. From CNBC:

The Senate Intelligence Committee has turned down Michael Flynn's request for immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony in the panel's probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election, congressional sources told NBC News.

Flynn's lawyer was told immunity was "wildly preliminary" and "not on the table" yet, a senior congressional official said, according to NBC.

Why would the Senate Intelligence Committee reject such an offer? Perhaps they already have the goods and don’t need to offer immunity in a criminal investigation.

Friday, Mar 31, 2017 · 4:53:21 PM +00:00 · Jen Hayden

Grave step for a National Security Advisor to ask for immunity. Lots of work to be done before even considering: pic.twitter.com/YPHOvX5NGj
Ã¢ÂÂ Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) March 31, 2017