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Justice Department Settles Michael Flynn’s Wrongful Prosecution Lawsuit for $1.25 Million

Michael Flynn Malicious Prosecution Settlement·March 26 – March 26, 2026
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Justice Department Settles Michael Flynn’s Wrongful Prosecution Lawsuit for $1.25 Million

The U.S. Department of Justice agreed to pay former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn $1.25 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution. Flynn filed the suit following the 2020 dismissal of criminal charges related to the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election Boston Globe. Department officials described the settlement as a way to address what they called a historic injustice regarding the previous legal proceedings Daily Wire. The settlement ends a $50 million legal claim brought by Flynn against the federal government Washington Times. Some critics noted that Flynn previously pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI during the initial investigation Social Post. This payment concludes years of litigation over the handling of the Russia collusion probe.
Flynn pled guilty to lying to the FBI. Twice.US Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's wrongful prosecution suit for $1.25m - The Boston GlobeMichael Flynn Gets Payout As Justice Department Addresses 'Historic Injustice'Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's lawsuit over his prosecution in Russia collusion hoax

Key Statements

WWashington Times

“The Justice Department settles a $50 million lawsuit brought by former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn for a reported $1.2 million regarding his prosecution in the Russia investigation.”

Provides the specific dollar amounts for both the original lawsuit and the final settlement.

TThe Boston Globe

“The U.S. Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's wrongful prosecution lawsuit for $1.25 million following the 2020 dismissal of criminal charges against him.”

Connects the settlement to the previous dismissal of criminal charges.

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Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's lawsuit over his prosecution in Russia collusion hoax

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Michael Flynn Gets Payout As Justice Department Addresses 'Historic Injustice'

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US Justice Department settles Michael Flynn's wrongful prosecution suit for $1.25m - The Boston Globe

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