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You're referring to the case of Michael Flynn, a former national security advisor to President Donald Trump, who was charged with lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials.

Here's a summary of the case:

Background: Michael Flynn was a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general who served as the national security advisor to President Trump from January 2017 to February 2017. During his tenure, Flynn had several contacts with Russian officials, including a phone call with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak on December 29, 2016, just days before Trump's inauguration.

Investigation: In January 2017, the FBI launched an investigation into Flynn's contacts with Russian officials, which was part of a broader investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The investigation was led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who was appointed by the Department of Justice in May 2017.

Charges: On December 1, 2017, Flynn pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements to the FBI about his contacts with Russian officials. Specifically, Flynn admitted to lying about his conversations with Kislyak, including a conversation on December 29, 2016, in which Flynn asked Kislyak to delay a Russian response to sanctions imposed by the Obama administration.

Lying to the FBI: Flynn's guilty plea was based on his admission that he lied to FBI agents about his conversations with Kislyak. Flynn told the FBI that he had not discussed sanctions with Kislyak, but later admitted that he had. Flynn also lied about the timing of his conversations with Kislyak, saying they occurred after Trump's inauguration, when in fact they occurred before.

Sentencing: Flynn's sentencing was delayed several times, and he ultimately pleaded guilty to a single count of making false statements to the FBI. On December 18, 2018, Flynn was sentenced to 40 months in prison, with credit for the time he had already served.

Russian links: Flynn's contacts with Russian officials were a key part of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Flynn's guilty plea was seen as a significant development in the investigation, as it provided evidence of a link between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.

Impact: Flynn's guilty plea had significant implications for the Trump administration and the investigation into Russian interference. It marked the first time that a high-ranking Trump official had been charged with a crime related to the investigation, and it raised questions about the extent of Trump's knowledge of Flynn's contacts with Russian officials.

Aftermath: Flynn's guilty plea led to a series of developments, including the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Russian interference and the indictment of several other Trump officials, including former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. The investigation ultimately concluded in March 2019, with Mueller's report finding that there was no evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russian officials, but that the Trump campaign had welcomed Russian interference in the election.