DOJ settles Flynn malicious prosecution lawsuit

The Justice Department has settled Michael Flynn's malicious prosecution lawsuit over his 2016 prosecution for making false statements to the FBI during its Russia investigation. Flynn, who served as President Trump's national security advisor, filed the suit in 2023 claiming he was wrongfully prosecuted as part of a politicized investigation. The settlement ends litigation in which Flynn sought damages for what he characterized as prosecutorial misconduct and a case built on flawed investigative practices. The resolution comes as the Trump administration has prioritized reviewing what it views as weaponized prosecutions from the previous administration. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.