Judge dismisses Patel’s defamation lawsuit against former FBI official
An Obama-appointed federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by FBI Director Kash Patel, who accused a former FBI official of defamation for claiming he frequently visited “nightclubs” while on the job.
The litigation stemmed from defendant Frank Figliuzzi’s May 2025 remarks on MS NOW, formerly known as MSNBC, about Patel being “visible at nightclubs far […]
Kash Patel Defamation Suit Dismissed
- Judge tosses Kash Patel's defamation suit against former MSNBC contributor NBC News —
- Judge dismisses Patel defamation lawsuit over ‘nightclubs’ comment on MS NOW The Hill —
- Judge tosses Patel lawsuit over ‘nightclub’ jab USA Today —
- Judge dismisses Kash Patel’s MSNBC lawsuit over columnist’s nightclub claim: ‘Victory for press freedom’ NY Post —
- House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test The Independent —