DOJ Settles Michael Flynn Wrongful Prosecution Lawsuit for $1.2 Million
The US Department of Justice settled a wrongful prosecution lawsuit brought by former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn for approximately $1.2 million, describing the case as remedying a 'historic injustice' stemming from the Russia probe. Legal observers described the settlement as an extraordinary example of the Trump administration providing legal relief to political allies.
Key Facts
- 1The Justice Department agreed to pay Michael Flynn approximately $1.2–1.25 million to settle his wrongful prosecution lawsuit
- 2Court papers described the settlement as a step to redress a 'historic injustice'
- 3Flynn had pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations with Russian Ambassador Kislyak during Trump's first term and was later pardoned by Trump
- 4Legal observers described the settlement as an extraordinary example of the Trump administration providing legal relief to political allies
Coverage
Reported by The New York Times, AP News, Fox News, and South China Morning Post, with significant implications for US rule-of-law and DOJ independence.
Sources (4)
DOJ settles with Michael Flynn over Russia probe after wrongful prosecution claim: 'Historic injustice'
Fox News · 10h ago
Justice Dept. Settles Flynn’s Wrongful Prosecution Suit for $1.25 Million
The New York Times · 11h ago
DOJ settles with ex-Trump adviser Flynn for US$1.2 million over ‘historic injustice’
South China Morning Post · 12h ago
Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says
AP News · 1d ago