Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.
Patel's suit alleged that the Atlantic ignored the FBI’s denials and did not respond to a Friday letter from Patel’s lawyer Jesse Binnall to senior editors and the Atlantic’s legal department, asking for more time to refute the 19 allegations the reporter told the FBI’s press office she would be publishing.
FBI director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit seeking $250 million against The Atlantic Monthly Group for what he calls “a sweeping, malicious and defamatory hit piece.” On April 17th, The Atlantic reported that “bouts of excessive drinking” affected Patel’s ability to serve as director and cited anonymous sources described as “more than two dozen people...…
Patel, 46, brought his lawsuit on Monday against the magazine, accusing them of publishing an article that was 'replete with false and obviously fabricated allegations' meant to get him fired.
Patel, 46, brought his lawsuit on Monday against the magazine, accusing them of publishing an article that was 'replete with false and obviously fabricated allegations' meant to get him fired.
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Kash Patel denies allegations of excessive drinking as officials cited in a new report raise concerns about FBI leadership.
FBI director’s lawyers accuse magazine of publishing ‘a sweeping, malicious, and defamatory hit piece’Kash Patel sues the Atlantic over bombshell storySign up for the Breaking News US emailMy colleague Jeremy Barr has more on the lawsuit filed by Kash Patel against the Atlantic.Patel’s legal team accused the magazine and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick of…
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and staff writer Sarah Fitzpatrick over a story alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences, calling the reporting “malicious lies” built on anonymous sources with partisan motives.
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, saying a recent story about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims.
