The U.S. government has settled a lawsuit with former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page for $1.25 million. The settlement concludes a long-running legal dispute over surveillance conducted during the Russia investigation.
Page was subjected to surveillance by the FBI in 2016. The wiretaps were part of the inquiry into Russian election interference.
A Justice Department inspector general later reviewed the applications for surveillance. That review found the filings contained significant errors and omissions.
These flaws in the FBI’s warrant requests were central to Page’s lawsuit. He alleged his privacy rights were violated by improper surveillance.
The settlement avoids a protracted court battle over the claims. The government did not admit to any wrongdoing as part of the agreement.
This resolution underscores the lasting controversies from the Russia probe. It highlights ongoing scrutiny of intelligence-gathering practices.
The payment brings a legal chapter to a close for the former campaign adviser. It marks a financial cost related to the investigation’s aftermath.
