[ZERO] The Department of Justice (DOJ) and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser in President Donald Trump’s first term, reached an undisclosed financial settlement Wednesday, according to court documents.Long, long overdue.
Flynn sought a $50 million payout from the government for what he claimed were politically motivated actions against him. The settlement brings an end to a years-long dispute that stemmed from false claims of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Once Flynn has confirmed receipt of the settlement funds, he and the DOJ will file a joint dismissal of the case with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs and fees, the agreement shows.
Flynn’s lawyer provided an emailed statement to The Epoch Times, including a statement from the former Trump adviser as well.
Although the case has reached a settlement, Flynn said, "Nothing can fully compensate for the hell that my family and I have endured over these many years."
"There should never again be such a brazen attempt to weaponize federal law enforcement against political opponents or innocent citizens," Flynn said.
"It is not this Department of Justice that created this crisis of politicized justice, but they are doing right by truly pursuing justice now."
The settlement, while imperfect, Flynn continued, brings an end to a chapter of partisan, ruinous injustice.
Flynn’s lawyer, Jesse Binnall, called him an American hero in the emailed statement.
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