Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn gave extensive cooperation to the Russia probe

Mueller recommends no prison time for the ex-national security chief. No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Wednesday, December 5 FLYNN SINGS TO MUELLER Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn offered extensive cooperation in the Russia probe and shouldn’t spend time in prison, special counsel Robert Mueller’s team recommended in a court filing. In two memos filed ahead of Flynn’s Dec. 18 sentencing, prosecutors said Flynn participated in 19 interviews and provided documents and communications. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] MUELLER ‘TYING UP LOOSE ENDS’ Mueller’s prosecutors have told defense lawyers they are “tying up loose ends” in their investigation, suggesting the long-running probe may be coming to its climax. 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