Two former FBI officials settle lawsuits with Justice Department over leaked messages

Two former FBI officials settled lawsuits with the Justice Department on Friday, resolving claims that their privacy rights were violated when the department leaked to the news media text messages that they had sent one another that disparaged former President Donald Trump.

Peter Strzok, a former top counterintelligence agent who played a crucial role in the investigation into Russian election interference in 2016, settled his case for $1.2 million. Lisa Page, an FBI lawyer who exchanged text messages with Strzok, also reached a separate settlement. Court records reviewed by The Associated Press show she is to be paid $800,000. LTC Eugene Chu Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen MSgt Steve Sweeney MSG Stan Hutchison MSgt Michael Bischoff 1SG (Join to see) SSgt Richard Kensinger SGT Charlie Lee SGT Kevin Hughes SP5 Dennis Loberger CPL LaForest Gray SrA John Monette