Justice Department settles lawsuit brought by Trump-Russia probe subject Carter Page - NBC News

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April 23, 2026
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The Justice Department settled a lawsuit filed by Carter Page, a subject of the Trump-Russia probe.

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The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit brought by Carter Page, who was a subject of the Trump-Russia probe. Page had sued the government over alleged surveillance abuses during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. This settlement resolves claims made by Page regarding how he was treated as part of the FBI's inquiry into links between the Trump campaign and Russia. The lawsuit specifically targeted the Justice Department and the FBI, alleging violations related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) process. The terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed.

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The Justice Department has settled a lawsuit with Carter Page.

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