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Former FBI Agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page Settle for $2 Million with DOJ

Jul 27, 2024, 12:25 AM

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok has reached a $1.2 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over claims that his privacy rights were violated. The settlement pertains to the release of his private text messages, which were critical of former President Donald Trump and widely mocked by him. Strzok's lawsuit also included claims regarding his removal from the FBI, which remain pending. Alongside Strzok, former FBI lawyer Lisa Page also settled her lawsuit with the DOJ, with the total settlement amount for both cases reaching $2 million. The lawsuits accused the government of violating their privacy rights by leaking their texts. The DOJ's decision to settle these claims, under the Biden administration, has sparked significant controversy and criticism. The leaked texts were crucial in revealing the FBI's actions before initiating the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.