U.S. judge orders special counsel to turn over evidence on Michael Flynn

Source: Reuters via Yahoo

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. District Court judge ordered Special Counsel Robert Mueller on Tuesday to turn over any potential evidence that could be material for when he sentences President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn.

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U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan told the government in a filing to turn over any exculpatory evidence, known as "Brady" material, that could potentially help Flynn's defense or information that is "material either to the defendant's guilt or punishment."

The order by the judge is considered routine, and the government by law is required to turn over such information to the defense if it exists.

A sentencing date has not been set, but a status report ahead of sentencing is due by Feb 1.

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