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DOJ Faces $150 Million in Claims from Flynn, Proud Boys

11/15/2025

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The Department of Justice is negotiating settlements with Michael Flynn and Stefan Passantino over wrongful prosecution and reputational harm claims.
Flynn seeks $50 million, alleging a politically motivated hoax by the FBI.
Passantino, representing witnesses in the Trump investigation, says January 6 leaks harmed his reputation.
Six Proud Boys defendants have sued the DOJ for more than $100 million, with a ruling on dismissal pending.

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Story summary

The Department of Justice is negotiating settlements with Michael Flynn and Stefan Passantino over wrongful prosecution and reputational harm claims.
Flynn seeks $50 million, alleging a politically motivated hoax by the FBI.
Passantino, representing witnesses in the Trump investigation, says January 6 leaks harmed his reputation.
Six Proud Boys defendants have sued the DOJ for more than $100 million, with a ruling on dismissal pending.