Michael Flynn, who resigned as the national security adviser last week, contradicted the contents of intercepted communications collected by intelligence agencies, current and former U.S. officials said.

The Jan. 24 interview potentially puts Flynn in legal jeopardy, as lying to FBI is a felony, but any decision to prosecute would ultimately lie with the Justice Department.
   
 
News Alert Thu., Feb. 16, 2017 4:40 p.m.
 
 
Michael Flynn denied in an FBI interview that he discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador, officials say
Michael Flynn, who resigned as the national security adviser last week, contradicted the contents of intercepted communications collected by intelligence agencies, current and former U.S. officials said.

The Jan. 24 interview potentially puts Flynn in legal jeopardy, as lying to FBI is a felony, but any decision to prosecute would ultimately lie with the Justice Department.
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