F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

Source: NYT > U.S. > Politics · Bias: Center Left

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Mr. Patel sued the publication for defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”

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F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking
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F.B.I. Director Sues The Atlantic Over Article Claiming Excessive Drinking

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Mr. Patel sued the publication for defamation, asking for $250 million in damages. A spokeswoman for The Atlantic called the suit “meritless.”