How many times did JFK send his AG over to the Soviet Embassy? In secret, which was eventually revealed after the fact, many moons later.
And how many leaks occurred during the JFK administration?
An aggrieved person, other than a foreign power or an agent of a foreign power, as defined in section 1801(a) or (b)(1)(A) of this title, respectively, who has been subjected to an electronic surveillance or about whom information obtained by electronic surveillance of such person has been disclosed or used in violation of section 1809 of this title shall have a cause of action against any person who committed such violation and shall be entitled to recover—
(a) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages of $1,000 or $100 per day for each day of violation, whichever is greater;
(b) punitive damages; and
(c) reasonable attorney’s fees and other investigation and litigation costs reasonably incurred.
Flynn has a large lawsuit. He does not have to prove actual damages, as the law provides for liquidated damages, punitive damages and costs and attorney's fees.