Sarah Fitzpatrick

The FBI denied investigating an Atlantic journalist behind a harsh piece on Kash Patel, despite reports of a criminal leak investigation. The journalist wrote a controversial article about Patel's work habits and personal behavior. The FBI called the report false and said the journalist is not being investigated.

The Atlantic journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick stands by her report on FBI Director Kash Patel amid a $250 million defamation lawsuit, citing corroboration from government sources. Patel's lawsuit accuses the magazine of publishing 'defamatory' claims about his 'erratic behavior,' while an FBI spokesperson disputes the allegations. Fitzpatrick claims her reporting has been reaffirmed by high-level officials.

House Democrats are investigating FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior reported by The Atlantic. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. Trump administration officials and House Republicans have defended Patel, while Democrats demand he testify under oath.

House Democrats are investigating FBI Director Kash Patel over allegations of excessive drinking and erratic behavior reported by The Atlantic. Patel denies the claims and has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against the outlet. The political conflict involves demands for Patel to testify under oath and public support from Trump administration officials.

FBI Director Kash Patel's $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic over a defamatory article has backfired, amplifying negative coverage of his alleged drinking issues and erratic behavior. The Atlantic claims Patel must prove malice as a public figure, while the lawsuit risks exposing unflattering evidence through discovery. Patel denied the allegations, but the article cited anonymous sources from government and law enforcement.

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Atlantic over an article alleging he has 'alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking.' The lawsuit claims the article was a 'malicious, defamatory hit piece' with false allegations, including reports of Patel being difficult to wake due to intoxication, and accuses The Atlantic of publishing it with 'actual malice.'

Kash Patel, a former FBI official, has sued The Atlantic and journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick over a story alleging misconduct, including excessive drinking and unexplained absences during his tenure at a law enforcement agency. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks $250 million in damages for defamation.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans to sue The Atlantic over a report alleging misconduct, including 'excessive drinking' and erratic behavior during his tenure. Patel dismissed the claims as politically motivated 'fake news,' while The Atlantic and its reporter defended the story as vetted and accurate.

FBI Director Kash Patel threatens to sue The Atlantic over a report alleging 'erratic' behavior, excessive drinking, and unexplained absences. The article cites unnamed sources and details incidents like an IT system 'freak-out' and frequent alcohol consumption at private clubs. Patel and the White House deny the claims, calling them defamatory and unsupported.