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Some of the Trump supporters, attempting to obstruct Mr. Mueller's investigation, are claiming that General Flynn's guilty plea was bogus and will eventually be vacated.
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(d) requires that the court not accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere without first, by addressing the defendant personally in open court, determining that the plea is voluntary and not the result of force or threats or of promises apart from a plea agreement. The Court shall also inquire whether the defendant's willingness to plead guilty or nolo contendere results from prior discussions between the attorney for the government and the defendant or his/her attorney.
See link: 623. Pleas—Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 | USAM | Department of Justice
Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(d) requires that the court not accept a plea of guilty or nolo contendere without first, by addressing the defendant personally in open court, determining that the plea is voluntary and not the result of force or threats or of promises apart from a plea agreement. The Court shall also inquire whether the defendant's willingness to plead guilty or nolo contendere results from prior discussions between the attorney for the government and the defendant or his/her attorney.
See link: 623. Pleas—Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11 | USAM | Department of Justice