Friday, November 10, 2017

Flynn investigated for Turkey plot - special counsel

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is being investigated for agreeing to whisk cleric Fetullah Gulen out of the United States and back to Turkey to face charges in return for $15 million, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists Mr Gulen plotted a coup against his government, but the American government has repeatedly rejected requests to extradite the cleric, saying Ankara has failed to provide proof.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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