Podcast Summary
Sidney Powell discusses Flynn's pressure to plead guilty and Obama administration's vendetta: Sidney Powell revealed Flynn's initial guilty plea was due to pressure and threats against his son, and the Obama administration had a vendetta against the dedicated American patriot and three-star general Flynn.
Sidney Powell, attorney for General Michael Flynn, revealed on the Dan Vongino Show that Flynn initially pleaded guilty due to pressure from the Obama administration and threats against his son. Powell discussed the framing of Flynn and why the administration had it in for him, a dedicated American patriot and three-star general. The interview also included a product promotion for Teeter's inversion table, which Dan Vongino uses to alleviate his arthritis pain and endorses due to its effectiveness and benefits for maintaining a healthy spine and joints. Listeners were encouraged to visit teeter.com/Dan for a special offer on the new Teeter Fits inversion table.
The pressure to plead guilty, even for innocents, is immense: 5%-10% of prison population may be innocent, pressure to plead guilty can be devastating, especially for those with strikes, politicization of cases adds complexity, trust and fairness needed
The pressure to plead guilty in the criminal justice system, even for innocent individuals, can be immense. This was exemplified in the case of General Flynn, who was misinformed, faced enormous financial and personal strain, and was under relentless scrutiny in the media and by lawyers. Despite having done no wrong, Flynn ultimately decided to plead guilty due to the overwhelming pressure. This tragic situation is not unique, as it's estimated that 5% to 10% of the current prison population may be innocent. The consequences of such a plea can be devastating, especially for those who already have strikes against them. The politicization of certain cases only adds to the complexity of the issue, highlighting the importance of ensuring trust in our criminal justice system and the need for transparency and fairness in investigations and trials.
The lack of transparency in the Flynn case raises questions about legitimacy: The Flynn case highlights the importance of transparency and access to evidence for a fair legal process
The lack of transparency and access to key evidence in the case against General Flynn raises serious questions about the legitimacy of the charges against him. The FBI's edited 302 report, which is the primary piece of evidence used to accuse Flynn of lying about discussing sanctions with the Russians, barely mentions the word "sanctions." Furthermore, Flynn's legal team has been denied access to the recordings of his conversations with the Russian ambassador, and there is speculation that a full transcript of the call may not even exist. The lack of transparency in this case, coupled with the lengthy and exhausting investigation process, highlights the significant power imbalance between the government and the individual in such situations. The importance of access to evidence and transparency cannot be overstated in ensuring a fair and just legal process.
Obama Admin deliberately targeted Flynn's call with Russian ambassador: The Obama administration intentionally unmasked Flynn's call with the Russian ambassador, not as an accidental discovery, but to investigate Flynn due to their dislike for truth tellers and patriots.
The unmasking of General Flynn's call with the Russian ambassador Kislyak was not an accidental incidental collection, as the media has perpetuated. Instead, it was a deliberate act by the Obama administration to investigate Flynn, who they had been targeting since 2014 due to their dislike for truth tellers and patriots. Susan Rice's recent public demands for transcripts of these calls could be seen as an attempt to throw James Comey under the bus, as she and others had relied on his word about the existence of these calls without having actual transcripts. The myth of the unmasking being an accidental discovery persists in the media. However, the truth is that the call was specifically targeted, and the FBI was watching Flynn closely, waiting for any potential incriminating evidence.
Intelligence Community and Obama Administration Targeted Michael Flynn: Michael Flynn, a critic of Obama administration's ISIS narrative and the Iran deal, faced baseless charges in 2017 despite FBI's earlier dismissal of the case. His opposition to off-book operations and political views marked him as a threat, leading to potential targeting by intelligence community and Obama administration.
There are strong indications of political targeting against Michael Flynn by the intelligence community and potentially the Obama administration. This targeting began as early as 2014 when Flynn, as the head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, publicly contradicted the Obama administration's narrative on ISIS. He also opposed the Iran deal and intended to audit intelligence agencies for off-book operations. The FBI had already determined that the case against Flynn was baseless by December 2016. Yet, he was targeted again in 2017 during the infamous Oval Office meeting between Obama, Comey, and other officials. Obama's repeated warnings to President Trump against hiring Flynn further suggest a personal interest in Flynn. While no investigation has started into Obama's potential role in the targeting, it's clear that Flynn was seen as a threat to the status quo and was targeted for his reform efforts and political views.
Obama Administration Figures' Interconnected Scandals: During Obama's last days, Susan Rice, Katherine Rumbler, and Robert Mueller had intricate relationships, with Rumbler appearing as Rice's lawyer in several cases and representing a Mueller informant, George Nader, while also having a preexisting relationship with Mueller's prosecutor, Andrew Weisman.
During Barack Obama's final days in office, there were numerous interconnections between key figures involved in various scandals and investigations. Sidney Powell, attorney for General Mike Flynn, has highlighted the intricate relationships between Susan Rice, Katherine Rumbler, and Robert Mueller. Rumbler, Obama's fixer, appeared as Susan Rice's lawyer in several cases, including the DNC's defense against Carter Page and representing an accused pedophile, George Nader, who was a main informant for Mueller. Additionally, Rumbler has a preexisting relationship with Andrew Weisman, one of Mueller's prosecutors. These connections add to the complexity of the ongoing investigations and underscore the importance of transparency and accountability.
The Flynn case: A complex web of deceit involving government officials and associates: Sidney Powell reveals Kramer's claim of Flynn's affair with a Russian woman, but Steele wasn't present, Halper may be the origin, Baker's slush fund, Ignatius' article encouraged by Clapper
The complex web of deceit surrounding the Flynn case involves various government officials and associates, including Christopher Steele, David Kramer, Stefan Halper, and James Clapper. Sidney Powell, Flynn's attorney, has shed light on the issue, revealing that Kramer claimed Steele had mentioned an alleged illicit affair between Flynn and a Russian-born woman, Svetlana Lekova, in 2014. However, Steele wasn't present at the dinner where this supposed affair occurred, and the origin of this false information is widely suspected to be Stefan Halper, a paid FBI informant. Halper was being handled by Colonel James Baker in the Office of Net Assessments, which became a slush fund for such activities. Additionally, David Ignatius of The Washington Post, who wrote an infamous article about Flynn's call with the Russian ambassador, had a pre-existing relationship with Baker, and it was Clapper who encouraged Ignatius to publish the article. These revelations underscore the intricate nature of the government's involvement in the Flynn case and the need for transparency and accountability.
Allegations of espionage against General Flynn and possible government spying by Stefan Halper: During the 2016 election, allegations of espionage against General Flynn led to an FBI investigation. However, those who spread false narratives about Flynn's lobbying activities were celebrated, while real whistleblowers faced punishment. Stefan Halper, a professor reportedly paid by the Pentagon, may have been spying on Flynn on behalf of the government.
During the 2016 election, there were allegations of espionage against General Michael Flynn, who opposed the political positions of then-President Barack Obama. The FBI opened a case against Flynn just five days after a professor, Stefan Halper, met with the FBI. Halper had reportedly been paid by the Pentagon's Office of Net Assessments, which is known for undercover operations. A whistleblower, Adam Lovinger, had previously raised suspicions about these payments and was later investigated himself. The real whistleblowers in this case faced punishment, while those who spread false narratives about Flynn's lobbying activities with Turkey were often celebrated. The timeline of events suggests that Halper may have been spying on Flynn on behalf of the government.
Judge refuses to dismiss Flynn Intel Group case despite government's dismissal: Judge Sullivan goes against precedent, continues pursuing Flynn Intel Group case despite government's dismissal and evidence of fabricated statements
The Flynn Intel Group's interaction with a Turkish businessman did not involve lobbying for the Turkish government, as alleged by the government. The group's FARA registration form was filed timely and accurately, and there were no false statements. The government's allegations were based on edited documents and fabricated statements. The judge in the case, Sullivan, has gone against Supreme Court precedent and DC Circuit case law by refusing to accept the government's dismissal of the case. The court has ordered Sullivan to respond to a petition for writ of mandamus, an extraordinary writ against a judge, by June 1. The malfeasance in this case is significant, and the continued pursuit of the case by the judge despite the government's dismissal is a matter of concern.
Judge's Refusal to Dismiss Michael Flynn Case Sparks Concerns: Legal experts argue the government's attempt to dismiss the Michael Flynn case with prejudice and invite outside parties to submit briefs violates Supreme Court decisions, and the judge's refusal to dismiss despite new material and lack of government interest is unusual.
The ongoing legal proceedings in the Michael Flynn case have raised significant concerns regarding the role of the judge and the government's actions. The government's attempt to dismiss the case with prejudice and invite outside parties to submit briefs is a violation of Supreme Court decisions, according to legal experts. This protection is meant to shield defendants from malicious prosecution, not the government. The judge's refusal to dismiss the case despite new material from the FBI and the government's lack of interest in prosecution is unusual and contrary to previous rulings. The upper level court's response, requiring the judge to respond personally by June 1st, signals a serious concern for the fair administration of justice. The events in this case underscore the importance of adhering to established legal procedures to maintain trust in the justice system.
FBI agents' notes reveal political motivation in Michael Flynn case: The discovery of handwritten notes from FBI agents' supervisors revealed their goal to get Michael Flynn to lie or get him fired, indicating a politically motivated case against him.
The Michael Flynn case, which was handled by the FBI, took an unexpected political turn. According to Sidney Powell, author of "License to Lie," when she discovered handwritten notes from the supervisors of the agents who interviewed Flynn, she saw that their goal was to get him to lie or to get him fired. This revelation led Powell to believe that the case against Flynn was politically motivated. As an attorney, Powell was outraged by this discovery and believed that the case should have been dropped. Despite the media's attempts to bury the story due to the ongoing pandemic, Powell's work in exposing this issue has been appreciated by many, and Flynn has become a symbol of something bigger.
