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Related: About this forumAs vet I find Flynn shakes me fear
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Enlisted or officer we took same oath to defend the constitution and we served. Flynn and his attorneys were so arrogant showing up in front of judge Sullivan and the judge asked can you charge him with treason. The judge walked that back but he the judge read the full redacted Im like thinking here we had a officer regardless if he was general but my point is you do not betray your oath.
And for the judge to ask judge Sullivan if Flynn could be charged with treason that speaks volumes to me traitor.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)as you mentioned the judge had read the entire document and upon that made his statement. Even if he cannot be charged within the legal definition of treason, it is very clear that General Flynn did not serve the best interests of his country and the oath that he took to the Constitution.
TEB
(13,689 posts)You do not betray your oath
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)of what he precisely did nor the UCMJ, I wonder if he could be held over for a Court Martial and have his pension reduced or revoked or some other punishment brought to bear upon him?
TomSlick
(11,887 posts)The federal district court and a court martial are both courts of the same sovereign - the US. He cannot be tried for the offenses that are part of his plea deal in federal district court. It is unlikely that he will loose his retired pay under the Hiss Act.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)it was a thought.
TomSlick
(11,887 posts)but there is little chance for crimes not related to his military service. I don't think there is a legal impediment but it's just not done.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)Turbineguy
(38,373 posts)that he could make all that money and not betray his oath.
tazkcmo
(7,419 posts)He didn't just break his oath, he sold it. Lock him up, forfeit all benefits, rank and retirement. But don't worry Pvt. Flynn, your room and board is still on us