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Michael Flynn Sues To Block Jan. 6 Committee From Obtaining His Phone Records

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Michael Flynn filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 rioting from obtaining his phone records via subpoena.

The former national security advisor for the Trump administration was scheduled for a deposition with the committee earlier in December, but postponed it as he “engaged” with officials about the validity of the subpoenas.

“General Flynn did not organize, speak at, or actively participate in any rallies or protests in Washington, D. C., on January 6, 2021, and he of course did not participate in the attack on the Capitol that day,” the lawsuit read.

The lawsuit sought an injunction against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in order to give the court a chance to determine the “legality” of the subpoenas.

Flynn is only the latest of several former Trump aides and staffers to file lawsuits against the subpoenas issued by the select congressional com… (Read more)

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