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

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Al Jazeera (EN) - All 5 hours ago • aljazeera.com

FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for ‘false’ reporting on drinking

The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m defamation lawsuit against the US magazine. FBI Director ⁠Kash Patel has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and its repor…

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The New York Times - US 10 hours ago • nytimes.com

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

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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