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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.

New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend ABC News — Apr 23, 06:50 AM
New York Times reporter probed over article about FBI director's girlfriend Associated Press — Apr 23, 01:53 AM
New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel's girlfriend The Independent — Apr 23, 01:53 AM
FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on director Patel’s girlfriend The Straits Times — Apr 22, 23:55 PM
FBI said to have investigated Times reporter after article on Patel’s girlfriend Boston Globe — Apr 22, 21:42 PM
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend The New York Times — Apr 22, 20:15 PM
Furious Kash Patel's FBI launched chilling 'stalking' investigation against reporter who dared probe his singer girlfriend Daily Mail — Apr 22, 22:22 PM
Keystone Kash’s Goons Probe Reporter Who Angered His Girlfriend Daily Beast — Apr 22, 20:59 PM
FBI looked into New York Times reporter who investigated Kash Patel’s use of resources to help his girlfriend: report The Independent — Apr 22, 22:20 PM

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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