Justice department and Trump ally Michael Flynn reach settlement over wrongful prosecution suit
Michael Flynn had sued the justice department claiming he was targeted because of his association with Trump's 2016 election campaign.
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"No amount of money or formal resolution can erase the pain caused by a prosecution that should never have been brought."
— Michael Flynn , Executive
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Michael Flynn is a retired Army lieutenant general and former national security adviser to Donald Trump.
Robert Mueller was a special counsel known for his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Sergey Kislyak is the former Russian ambassador to the United States.
William Barr is a former Attorney General of the United States under Donald Trump.
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Michael Flynn had sued the justice department claiming he was targeted because of his association with Trump's 2016 election campaign.
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