The Atlantic article said FBI Director Kash Patel "has alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained ...

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.

FBI director Kash Patel has sued The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick over a story that alleged Patel has “alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.” ...

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit on Monday against The Atlantic over a piece published Friday alleging he has alarmed colleagues with excessive drinking, erratic behavior and ...

The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks $250 million in damages and accuses the ...

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The FBI director filed a defamation lawsuit against the Atlantic and its reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick following the publication ...

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a lawsuit Monday against The Atlantic magazine over a story it published Friday that alleged he drinks to excess and has had unexplained absences at the bureau.

FBI Director Kash Patel's $250 million lawsuit against the Atlantic over a report on his conduct has amplified the very allegations he sought to discredit.

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million Monday after the magazine published explosive reporting detailing the director was fearful of losing his job and struggled to be reached ...

FBI Director Kash Patel sued the Atlantic on Monday, according to Reuters, over its report last week that alleged his extensive drinking had impacted his performance, including episodes where his ...

Patel denied the allegations of excessive drinking and criticized The Atlantic for relying on anonymous sources.