AP report: Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million

The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit with Michael Flynn, a Trump ally, for $1.2 million. Flynn filed the 2023 suit claiming his criminal prosecution amounted to malicious prosecution and initially sought at least $50 million in damages. The settlement concludes a legal dispute stemming from Flynn's prosecution during the Trump administration's early years, when he served as national security adviser before pleading guilty to lying to the FBI about his Russian contacts. Flynn's case became a flashpoint in broader debates over prosecutorial conduct and the Russia investigation. The Trump administration has taken steps to address what it views as prosecutorial overreach from the previous Justice Department.