do you understand that? the defendant, michael flynn, yes, sir. the judge, but if you want some more time and to come back later after it's clear that you've done everything you possibly can for the united states of america, i'm going to grant that request. now, if you would like to take a recess now and talk to your attorneys, i'm happy to accommodate you in that regard as well. would you like to do that? the defendant, michael flynn, yes, your honor. so at this -- that point in the proceedings today, everybody knows all bets are off. heading into today's sentencing, mike flynn's defense lawyers and the prosecutors from the special counsel's office, they had both argued that flynn should receive zero jail time. but, of course, everybody knows that it's not a consensus thing. it is ultimately up to the judge. and here's the judge, surprise, in open court, flat-out warning flynn, i cannot assure you that if you proceed today, you will not receive a sentence of incarceration. there are six different instances in today's sentencing