U.S. Settles Carter Page Wiretap Lawsuit for $1.25 Million
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The U.S. government settled Carter Page's wiretap lawsuit for $1.25 million.
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The U.S. government settled a wiretap lawsuit filed by Carter Page, a 2016 Trump campaign adviser, for $1.25 million. This settlement addresses the F.B.I.'s surveillance applications for Mr. Page, which an inspector general found contained numerous errors and omissions. The applications were part of the investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. This payment resolves claims related to the flawed surveillance of Mr. Page during that period.
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The U.S. government settled the lawsuit with Carter Page for $1.25 million.
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