Disgraced FBI agents Peter Strzok and Lisa Page reach a tentative settlement with the Department of Justice over privacy rights violation due to release of text messages disparaging Trump during Russian collusion investigation.
Key Points
Strzok and Page alleged violation of privacy rights over release of disparaging text messages about Trump
Strzok was terminated in 2018 after biased conversations with Page were exposed
Lawsuits filed in District of Columbia against DOJ for infringement of privacy rights and firing
Terms of settlement are still pending finalization and approval from a judge
Pros
Settlement may provide closure for both parties involved
Terms of settlement remain undisclosed
Cons
Public backlash over potential financial compensation for Strzok and Page