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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

FBI trainee claims he was fired for flying Pride flag at his desk and sues Kash Patel

A former FBI employee has sued the agency, Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming he was unjustly fired for displaying an LGBTQ Pride flag at his desk.

David Maltinsky filed the suit in Washington D.C.’s federal district court on Wednesday, alleging that his First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated, according to a press release issued by his attorney. He is requesting that the court return him to his job and compensate him for lost wages.

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