The New York Times reported last night that there are indications that Michael Flynn may be cooperating (i.e., as in making a deal) with the Mueller investigation. This is a supposition but is based on a known fact.
Previously, lawyers for Flynn had been sharing information about the Mueller probe with lawyers for Donald Trump. According to four people involved in the case, who have talked with Times reporters, the Flynn lawyers have notified White House lawyers that they can no longer discuss the investigation.
Although this does not prove that Flynn has become a cooperating witness, as well as a suspect, it is the most logical explanation for the change. It is unethical for lawyers to share information when it would be a conflict of interest to do so. And it would certainly be a conflict for lawyers of a client cooperating with the prosecution to work with lawyers for a client still under investigation.
It could simply mean that Flynn has entered into discussions about cooperating, which might also trigger the breaking off of lawyers sharing information.
Flynn has good reason to enter into a plea bargain, especially because his son, who worked closely with his father, is also under Mueller's investigation. He might do it to save his son jail time, even more than for himself.
This is potentially very big news. Stay tuned.
Ralph
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