[Mr. K]

At bare minimum it should cost them everything they’ve got personally and financially, just like what they did to General Flynn and many others

[Rockingham]

In civil rights and Bivens actions, the government involved usually provides a lawyer and often pays any settlement or judgment against the official. Nevertheless, getting sued tends to be vexing and can be damaging, especially if the defendant is prominent. In some cases, it can lead to criminal charges or loss of a bar license if someone is caught lying or hiding evidence.