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March 2026
Justice Department settlement of his wrongful-prosecution suit Copy link
The Justice Department agreed to pay Michael Flynn $1.25 million to settle his 2023 lawsuit claiming he was maliciously prosecuted for lying to the FBI, the New York Times reported; Lawfare later obtained the March 2026 settlement agreement. Flynn had twice pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI before Trump pardoned him in 2020. He had sought $50 million.
Paid by U.S. Justice Department
The settlement leaves out a separate Court of Federal Claims suit over his garnished military retirement pay.
ResponseThe Justice Department A department spokesperson called the settlement "an important step in redressing" a "historic injustice." The New York Times, via The Boston Globe
- ReportThe New York Times, via The Boston Globe · DOJ settles with Michael Flynn for $1.25m · 26 Mar 2026
- ReportLawfare · U.S. Government Agrees to $1.25 Million Settlement in Michael Flynn Suit · 17 Apr 2026 · Archived
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Trump's first national security adviser; pardoned by Trump in 2020. Retired Army general; former national security adviser
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