actually warrants the government requesting a sentence of zero incarceration. i mean it doesn't get any more lenient than zero incarceration. >> but on december 18th, 2018 flynn's sentencing before a federal judge doesn't go that way. >> this whole thing today this, whole sentencing today was supposed to just roll downhill. this just turned into a train wreck for mike flynn 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. >> flynn's lawyers request a postponement of his sentencing. until mueller's widening investigation uncovers the entire truth surrounding russia's involvement in the 2016 election of president trump, the question remains, will michael flynn be remembered for his military success or for his role in an international political scandal? >> he's one of the most competent military officers during this entire war on terror