House Democrats Probe FBI Director Patel As Judge Tosses His Defamation Suit
Apr 22
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House Democrats have opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel after he sued The Atlantic over an article alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel filed a 19-page defamation complaint in Washington, D.C., seeking $250 million against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick. The complaint disputes 17 specific statements and says the magazine gave the FBI little time to respond before publishing. The Atlantic stands by the piece and says it will vigorously defend the reporting. Patel has publicly denied being intoxicated on the job and called the article baseless.
