Facts (40)
Data Freshness
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Last update: 160d ago · Avg age: 1742d
Confidence Tiers:
Primary Source — cross-referenced government/corporate filings
Pending Review — sourced but not independently verified
AI Inference — analytical hypothesis from cross-referencing
✓ Verified Findings (29)
Independently re-checked: a second model read the source artifact and confirmed it supports the extracted claim.
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Army notified Flynn in May 2022 it would seek to recoup over $38,000 of compensation he received for Moscow speech
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Flynn initially underreported more than $150,000 in 2016 income on his first financial disclosure form
Primary Source
Flynn was pardoned by President Trump on November 25, 2020
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
DOJ settled Flynn's wrongful prosecution lawsuit for $1.2 million in March 2026
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Partially Corroborated
Flynn sold his home to pay legal fees estimated at approximately $5 million
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Flynn received $140,000 from NJK Holding Corporation led by Iranian-American businessman Nasser Kazeminy
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Flynn received $11,250 from Volga-Dnepr Airlines affiliate and $11,250 from Kaspersky Lab US subsidiary in 2015
⚠ flagged by Gemini
Primary Sourcew·40
Flynn received $45,386 from RT Russian television network for December 2015 Moscow gala
⚠ flagged by Gemini
Primary Sourcew·40
Flynn earned over $1.3 million in 2016 from lobbying, speeches, and consulting work according to financial disclosures
Primary Source
Flynn agreed to have $100,000 in liquid assets in escrow account turned over to Clerk of Court 30 days before sentencing
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Flynn agreed to forfeit assets in TD Ameritrade account ending in 3432 held in his name
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
Primary Source
Flynn agreed to forfeit $327,500 settlement amount or real property as part of his plea agreement
⚠ flagged by Gemini
AI Inferencew·40
Name-based financial database searches for 'Michael Flynn' require geographic and employer verification to distinguish between at least three distinct individuals: former NSA Michael T. Flynn, union director Michael J. Flynn (Owings, MD), and AT&T executive Michael E. Flynn (Dublin, CA)
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
⚠ flagged by Gemini
AI Inferencew·40
FEC records definitively establish Michael J. Flynn as holding the specific title 'Director of Safety & Health' at the International Association of Machinists, with consistent employer and geographic data across multiple contribution records
Date: 2020-2024
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ verified
AI Inference
Flynn's documented legal expenses and felony conviction status during 2017-2019 may have created both financial constraints and procedural complications for standard political contribution activities
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
⚠ flagged by Gemini
AI Inferencew·40
The systematic absence of Michael T. Flynn from FEC databases during his period of peak political influence suggests either deliberate avoidance of reportable individual contributions or exclusive use of alternative political finance mechanisms
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
⚠ flagged by Gemini
AI Inferencew·40
Michael T. Flynn's absence from FEC individual contribution records during 2016-2020 is anomalous compared to typical political donation patterns of former senior military officers transitioning to political roles
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ Gemini-verified (95)
AI Inference
Name-based FEC database searches for 'Michael Flynn' systematically conflate at least three distinct individuals, indicating broader data quality issues that could affect investigations of other common surnames in political finance research
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
⚠ flagged by Gemini
AI Inferencew·40
The complete absence of individual FEC contribution records for Michael T. Flynn during 2016-2020 contrasts with typical contribution patterns of senior military officers transitioning to political roles, suggesting either genuine non-participation in individual political donations or use of alternative financial vehicles
Added: 08 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ verified
AI Inference
FEC records definitively establish Michael J. Flynn of Owings, MD as a Director of Safety & Health at the International Association of Machinists, distinct from former NSA Michael T. Flynn
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ Gemini-verified (95)
AI Inference
No FEC contribution records in available datasets connect to former National Security Advisor Michael T. Flynn, suggesting either data gaps or use of alternative name variations
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ Gemini-verified (95)
AI Inference
FEC records definitively establish Michael E. Flynn (AT&T executive, Dublin CA) and Michael J. Flynn (union director, Owings MD) as distinct individuals based on employer, occupation, and geographic data
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ Gemini-verified (95)
AI Inference
Geographic and employer data in FEC records definitively distinguish at least two separate Michael Flynn individuals: one AT&T executive in California and one union director in Maryland
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ verified
AI Inference
Michael J. Flynn made multiple small donations ($40-$141.11) to the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers political league, indicating likely employment in the aerospace/machinist industry
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ verified
AI Inference
FEC records show donations from at least two distinct individuals: Michael E. Flynn (AT&T employee donating to AT&T PAC) and Michael J. Flynn (consistent union member donating to Machinists union political league)
Added: 07 Apr 2026
AI ANALYSIS
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
AI Inference
No court records found for "Michael Flynn" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Court records (no results)
✓ Gemini-verified (100)
AI Inference
No lobbying disclosures found for "Michael Flynn" in public databases as of 2026-04-07.
Added: 07 Apr 2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
⚠ flagged by Gemini
Primary Sourcew·40
FLYNN, MICHAEL J of OWINGS, MD (employer: INT'L ASSOC. OF MACHINISTS, occupation: DIRECTOR OF SAFETY & HEALTH) made a campaign contribution of $141.11 to MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POL LEAGUE OF THE INT'L ASSN OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS on unknown date. FEC transaction ID: PR244852517990.
✓ Gemini-verified (95)
Partially Corroborated
Michael Flynn filed filing with the SEC on 2009-12-03. Accession number: N/A.
All Connections (14)
consultant
confirmed
NJK paid Flynn $140,000 for advisory work
vice_chairman
confirmed
Flynn served as vice chairman of the technology company
attorney_client
confirmed
Powell replaced Flynn's original lawyers in June 2019
pardoned by
primary
since 2020
Michael Flynn was pardoned by President Donald Trump on November 25, 2020.
received payment from
primary
since 2015
Flynn received $11,250 from a Volga-Dnepr Airlines affiliate in 2015.
received payment from
primary
since 2015
Flynn received $11,250 from Kaspersky Lab US subsidiary in 2015.
recoupment action by
primary
since 2022
The Army notified Flynn in May 2022 it would seek to recoup over $38,000 of compensation he received for a Moscow speech.
colleague
primary
since 2017
Both served in the Trump White House, with Flynn as National Security Advisor (briefly in 2017) and Miller as Senior Advisor. Both were subjects of January 6th Select Committee investigation.
colleague
secondary
since 2017
Bannon served as White House Chief Strategist and attended National Security Council meetings in an advisory capacity during the same period Flynn served as National Security Advisor in the Trump administration.
political_association
inferential
since 2016
Both Gabbard and Flynn have been associated with similar political trajectories - military veterans who became controversial political figures with non-interventionist foreign policy views. Both met with Trump during his 2016 transition. Gabbard's later departure from the Democratic Party and endorsement of Republican candidates placed her in similar political circles.
political_network
inferential
since 2025
Both served in Trump administration national security roles and remain active in Trump-aligned political networks. Grenell's 2025 donations to Trump-supporting entities indicate continued participation in this political ecosystem.
Political appointee supporter
secondary
since 2016
Rebekah Mercer was instrumental in recommending Michael Flynn for Cabinet positions as part of the 2016 Trump transition team.
colleague
inferential
since 2017
Both served in senior roles in the Trump administration's national security apparatus during overlapping periods
colleague
inferential
since 2017
Peter Navarro served as White House trade advisor in the Trump administration where Michael Flynn briefly served as National Security Advisor. Both were prominent figures in Trump's inner circle.
Sources (33)
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — FEC donations (no results)
fec_record
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026-05-09
UNVERIFIED SEARCH_ERROR: Michael Flynn not found in fec
claim_flag
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
AI ANALYSIS
government_disclosure
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Parliamentary records (no results)
parliamentary_record
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Court records (no results)
court_document
Processed
📜 Receipt
2026
UNVERIFIED Research: Michael Flynn — Lobbying disclosures (no results)
government_disclosure
Processed
📜 Receipt
