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FBI probed NYT reporter

FBI probed NYT reporter

The investigation reportedly focused on Williamson's reporting regarding FBI agents being assigned to protect and transport Patel's girlfriend.

While the FBI stated it is not pursuing a formal case, it acknowledged concerns that her techniques 'crossed lines of stalking.' Civil rights groups have condemned the move as a direct threat to press freedom under the current administration.

Patel has separately launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story critical of his conduct.

The New York Times Company Kevin Prichard, CC BY-SA 2.0
The New York Times Company
American mass media company
Kash Patel
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Elizabeth Williamson
American journalist
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency