Why is the DOJ in settlement talks with Michael Flynn?

I am writing to express deep concern and demand clarity regarding reports that the Department of Justice has engaged in discussions with Michael Flynn about a potential settlement related to his past investigation. Michael Flynn did plead guilty—twice—to lying to federal investigators as part of a duly authorized FBI counterintelligence investigation. These are facts established in federal court. Although the DOJ later moved to dismiss the case, the underlying conduct that led to the original charges has never been disputed by Flynn himself during those initial pleas. For Congress to allow or overlook settlement discussions now—years after the fact—raises serious questions about the integrity of our justice system and the consistency of federal accountability. The American people deserve to understand: 1. Why is the DOJ negotiating with an individual who previously admitted under oath to lying to federal authorities? 2. What legal or policy rationale exists for offering settlement discussions tied to an investigation that was based on Flynn’s own actions at the time? 3. How does this align with the principle that no person is above the law—not former officials, not political insiders, not anyone? 4. Why should taxpayers accept a precedent in which individuals who plead guilty in federal court may later seek compensation or concessions simply because they disagreed with being investigated? This situation defies basic logic and undermines public confidence. If someone admits to wrongdoing, is investigated accordingly, and then years later is considered for some kind of settlement because they were investigated, the message sent to the American public is deeply troubling. Accountability cannot be selectively applied based on political standing or past positions of power. Congress has a constitutional obligation to exercise oversight over the Department of Justice. I am demanding full transparency, public explanations, and hearings if necessary to clarify why this negotiation is happening and whether it reflects appropriate use of federal authority. The American people deserve a justice system that treats everyone equally—not one that bends rules for the well-connected. I expect a timely and honest response.