A settlement has been reached in the consolidated lawsuits filed by former FBI officials Peter Strzok and Lisa Page against the Justice Department. The lawsuits alleged that they were targeted for retribution by the Trump administration after the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. The settlement resolves the allegations that the department violated their privacy rights by leaking their politically charged text messages criticizing Donald Trump while they were having an affair.
The tentative agreement between Strzok, Page, and the Justice Department comes after months of negotiations. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but it is expected to include financial compensation for the damages suffered by Strzok and Page as a result of the leak.
The leaked text messages between Strzok and Page became a focal point of controversy during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. The messages, which were critical of then-candidate Trump, were seized upon by Trump and his allies as evidence of bias within the FBI. Strzok and Page were both removed from their positions at the FBI following the discovery of the text messages.
The settlement brings an end to the legal battle between Strzok, Page, and the Justice Department. The agreement is subject to court approval, and details of the settlement may be made public once it is finalized.
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