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Raskin Demands Documents on Controversial Flynn Settlement

4/7/2026

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Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, demanded documents about the DOJ's settlement with Michael Flynn.
Raskin argues the $1.25 million settlement exemplifies corruption by letting U.S. President Donald Trump use taxpayer funds for allies.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and had previously sought $50 million in a malicious-prosecution suit that was dismissed.

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Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, demanded documents about the DOJ's settlement with Michael Flynn.
Raskin argues the $1.25 million settlement exemplifies corruption by letting U.S. President Donald Trump use taxpayer funds for allies.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and had previously sought $50 million in a malicious-prosecution suit that was dismissed.