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The Independent UK
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David Bauder

FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinking

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FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic magazine for $250 million on Monday, claiming an article that talked about his alleged excessive drinking was false and a “malicious hit piece.”

The Atlantic, in response, said it stood by its reporting and would vigorously defend against the “meritless lawsuit.”

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