- Judge Tosses Out FBI Director Kash Patel’s Defamation Lawsuit Against News Analyst Frank Figliuzzi Deadline —
- Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs' CNBC —
- With acting AG at his side, FBI Director Patel publicly addresses allegations about his conduct CNN —
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- ‘I never listen to the fake news mafia’: Kash Patel and Todd Blanche lose it with reporters over FBI director allegations The Independent —
- Kash Patel’s Atlantic lawsuit is not designed to win — it’s meant to intimidate MS Now —
- Kash Patel’s $250M suit gave a cliff-notes account of his alleged behavior - and the case could haunt him for months The Independent —
- Keystone Kash’s ‘Raging Alcoholic’ Behavior Sparks Calls for Rehab Daily Beast —
- FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over its story on his alleged drinking CBS News —
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Kash Patel Defamation Lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel suffered a legal setback on Tuesday when Judge George Hanks Jr. tossed out his claim against Frank Figliuzzi.
Patel had accused the former FBI official of defamation, but the court found the claims did not meet the legal standard for malice.
Meanwhile, Patel is facing increasing pressure from Senate Democrats to resign following reports of 'erratic behavior' and excessive alcohol use.
Patel has combatively denied the allegations, labeling the reporting as 'fake news' during a public appearance with the acting attorney general.
C. Frank Figliuzzi
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