Justice Department Clears Michael Flynn's Ex-Lobbying Partner in Mueller-Era Case

The Justice Department is dropping its case against Bijan Kian, the former lobbying partner of Michael Flynn, who was accused of illicit lobbying for Turkey during the 2016 US presidential election. The case, which had been used as leverage to pressure Flynn, has been winding through the courts for years. Kian was convicted by a jury but the verdict was thrown out due to insufficient evidence and issues related to Flynn's role. The Justice Department now believes it is not in the public interest to pursue the case further.