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Asia • 2026-04-20 11:11

FBI Director Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Drinking Story

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick over an article alleging he had a drinking problem that posed a national security risk. Patel called the story a lie; The Atlantic cited over two dozen anonymous sources describing his 'conspicuous inebriation and unexplained absences.'

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