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On the recordDecember 17, 2018
The judge explicitly gave him an opportunity to withdraw his plea, and in effect argue that he was ambushed or perjury trap or something like that, he did not do so.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

King explains the significance of the judge's offer to Michael Flynn during his court proceedings.

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