Federal Judge Delays Michael Flynn Sentencing After Plea Of Lying To Feds

Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to President Trump, leaves the courthouse following his plea hearing Dec. 1.

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Updated at 7:25 p.m. ET

A federal judge delayed sentencing former national security adviser Michael Flynn on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to lying to investigators about his talks with Russia’s ambassador.

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan said he has significant outstanding questions about the case, including how the government’s Russia investigation was impeded and the material impact of Flynn’s lies on the special counsel’s inquiry.