Unidentified sources first told the Wall Street Journal that Flynn had offered to interview with the FBI and Intelligence Committee in exchange for an order of immunity that could prevent him from being prosecuted for any potential violations of the law.  Flynn’s attorney, Robert Kelner, confirmed on Thursday night that Flynn had addressed the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, adding, “General Flynn certainly has a story to tell, and he very much wants to tell it.”

Although the request for immunity does seem damning for Trump, or at least for Flynn himself, his attorney attempted to dispel such accusations: “No reasonable person, who has the benefit of advice from counsel, would submit to questioning in such a highly politicized, witch hunt environment without assurance against unfair prosecution.”

He also stated that neither he, nor Flynn, would address questions from the media prior to his testimony, “out of respect” for the twin committee investigations.  He also accused the media of being “awash with unfounded allegations, outrageous claims of treason, and vicious innuendo,” in clear defense of any potential attacks against his client.

Flynn himself, however, may have unknowingly shown his hand by making the request.  In a September episode of “Meet the Press,” Flynn told Chuck Todd, “When you are given immunity that means you’ve probably committed a crime,” when discussing the possibility of an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s aids.

Since his resignation, reports have surfaced of Flynn receiving large sums of money from organizations with Russian ties, including a $45,000 payment from RT at the tenth anniversary gala for their television network.  At the time, he was already serving as a Trump aid.  RT, which is a Kremlin owned media outlet, is widely considered to be the source of Russian propaganda directed toward western viewers.

Other reports of Flynn working as a foreign agent representing the interests of Turkey prior to coming onto Trump’s team have further exacerbated the situation for the former Lieutenant General.

Until Flynn actually provides testimony, little can be extrapolated from Flynn’s request for immunity.  It may indeed be an act of defensive innocence, as his attorney attempts to ensure his client is protected from any potential blowback as a result of speaking out against the President or his opponents on Capitol hill.  Likewise, there is a distinct possibility that Flynn’s story could blow the doors open on the continuing investigation into President Trump’s ties to Moscow.

Only time will tell.

Editorial cartoon courtesy of Robert L. Lang