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FBI Director Kash Patel Threatens Lawsuit Over Misconduct Report

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing allegations of heavy drinking and irresponsible conduct, leading to speculation about his job security. He has announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine for publishing these claims.

19 Apr, 15:06 — 19 Apr, 23:07
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Fox NewsMixed6h ago

Kash Patel doubles down on lawsuit against The Atlantic, slams outlet as ‘fake news mafia’

FBI Director Kash Patel says he will file a defamation lawsuit by Monday against The Atlantic over a report citing anonymous sources alleging misconduct.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over article claiming he abuses alcohol

The Atlantic on Friday published a detailed article citing more than two-dozen sources that made bombshell claims about the FBI director's behavior.

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France 24High2h ago

Up to the job? FBI Chief’s ‘questionable’ conduct

Inside the detailed report by the Atlantic’s Sarah Fitzpatrick raises many questions the alleged excessive drinking and erratic behaviour of the FBI Director. Kash Patel has described the allegations as “fake news” and threatens to take legal action against the publications. Gavin Lee speaks to Sarah Fitzpatrick

By Gavin LEE

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Kash Patel says he is filing defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic Monday

Patel threatened to sue the publication following a report alleging he is deeply paranoid about being fired and often drinks to excess

By Rhian Lubin

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

'I stand by every word': Kash Patel's legal action over 'drinking problem' report, journalist says she will fight it out

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By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Kash Patel's ultimate meltdown over new MIA report and a warning to ‘fake media mafia’

Kash Patel has threatetend The Atlantic with a lawsuit over the publication's MIA report on him

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report

Patel's fears come after several prominent figures were fired from the Trump administration, including former US Army chief of staff Randy George and former attorney-general Pam Bondi.

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