Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times,

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser in President Donald Trump's first term, reached an undisclosed financial settlement Wednesday, according to court documents

Flynn sought a $50 million payout from the government for what he claimed were politically motivated actions against him. The settlement brings an end to a years-long dispute that stemmed from false claims of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Once Flynn has confirmed receipt of the settlement funds, he and the DOJ will file a joint dismissal of the case with prejudice, with each party bearing its own costs and fees, the agreement shows.

Flynn's lawyer provided an emailed statement to The Epoch Times, including a statement from the former Trump adviser as well.

Although the case has reached a settlement, Flynn said, "Nothing can fully compensate for the hell that my family and I have endured over these many years."

"There should never again be such a brazen attempt to weaponize federal law enforcement against political opponents or innocent citizens," Flynn said.