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Kash Patel has admitted to alcohol-related crimes, report reveals, as Trump stands by FBI director

Patel sued The Atlantic for defamation after it reported on alleged ‘excessive drinking’ and the Intercept has since uncovered Patel’s past admissions

The Independent UK

House Judiciary Democrat mocks Kash Patel, points out how he has ‘done everything other than run the FBI’

Patel is really on the run now.

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Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic reporter resulted in more sources coming forward

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Kash Patel, who is suing over unflattering article, says he and Trump are ‘as tough as they come’

FBI Director blamed the media for threats his girlfriend received and vowed to protect ‘every American that is threatened’

The Independent UK

FBI Director Kash Patel's $250M Lawsuit Backfires as Drinking Allegations Go Viral Under the Streisand Effect

FBI Director Kash Patel's $250 million defamation suit against 'The Atlantic' has amplified the drinking allegations he tried to bury, as Fox News and a judge raise red flags.

International Business Times UK

FBI investigated reporter over article about Kash Patel’s girlfriend

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The Independent UK

FBI looked into New York Times reporter who investigated Kash Patel’s use of resources to help his girlfriend: report

FBI Director Kash Patel has launched a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story critical of his conduct

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Kash Patel denies his worst-kept secrets are true in typo-filled lawsuit, but Democrats have a plan to get answers

Patel's not helping his case.

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House Democrats launch investigation into Kash Patel and demand alcohol abuse test

House Judiciary Democrats want the FBI director to send them the results of a ‘gold-standard’ alcohol abuse survey — or testify to Congress

The Independent UK

Kash Patel Denies 'System Lockout' Claims in Heated Exchange Months After Filing $250M Defamation Suit

Kash Patel angrily rejects claims he was locked out of FBI systems, even as his own lawsuit notes a login glitch, deepening questions over his defamation fight with a major magazine.

International Business Times UK

A Court Just Ruled That Calling Kash Patel a 'Nightclub Regular' Is 'Rhetorical Hyperbole' to Count as Defamation

A federal court dismissed Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against Frank Figliuzzi, ruling that the comment in question was rhetorical hyperbole, not a factual statement.

International Business Times UK

House Democrats Sent Kash Patel a 10-Question Alcohol Disorder Test, Asked Him to Answer Under Penalty of Perjury

House Democrats have demanded FBI Director Kash Patel complete an alcohol screening under penalty of perjury, following allegations of chronic intoxication on the job, escalating a political crisis.

International Business Times

Kash Patel opens up about his viral video of guzzling beer: 'I am like an everyday American'

Amid a major controversy that FBI director Kash Patel's work is suffering because of his alleged intoxication as reported by the Atlantic and legally challenged by Patel, the Indian-origin FBI chief spoke about it during a press conference and said while he is not a teetotaler, he is never drunk…

The Times of India

Kash Patel Hit by Claims of Intoxication and Erratic Behaviour as FBI Leadership Comes Under Scrutiny

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of intoxication and erratic behavior, sparking political reactions and a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic.

International Business Times UK

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Embattled Kash Patel insists PC login incident is ‘an absolute lie’, his own lawsuit says it happened

Party on, dude! 🍻

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FBI director does Donald Trump proud, continues his legacy of embarassing the U.S. government

Trump would understand his pain.

The Independent UK

FBI chief Kash Patel hits back at ‘fake news’ following bombshell report

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The Independent UK

‘I never listen to the fake news mafia’: Kash Patel and Todd Blanche get heated with reporters over FBI director allegations

Patel says he’s ‘an everyday American who loves his country and loves the sport of hockey’ as he comes under fire for drinking with Team USA

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‘I’ve seen plenty of guys drink and have fun’: A House Republican just defended the FBI director with a $250 million lawsuit and zero self-awareness

When the job never switches off, neither does the spotlight.

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel Threatens to Sue 'The Atlantic' Over Excessive Drinking and Unexplained Absences Claims Amid FBI Turmoil

FBI Director Kash Patel faces allegations of misconduct, including excessive drinking and absences, as he threatens legal action against 'The Atlantic' for false reporting.

Reason

The Atlantic Vows To Fight $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit by Kash Patel

The FBI director filed a lawsuit over an article about his alleged drinking habits.

The Times of India

'Kash Patel does not drink to excess': 19-page lawsuit against Atlantic for $250 million details why FBI director 'freaked out'

The 19-page lawsuit that FBI director Kash Patel filed against the Atlantic and its journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick, over their article on Patel's drinking problem, which it said is a cause of concern for the administration, claimed that Kash Patel does not drink to excess. "Director Patel does not drink to…

International Business Times

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over Report Alleging Drinking and Erratic Behavior

FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, escalating a fight that began with a report alleging he engaged in excessive drinking, erratic behavior, and unexplained absences while leading the bureau.

Latin Times

Inside the Case of FBI Director Patel Against 'The Atlantic' and Why He Sued the Magazine for 250 Million Dollars

Patel sued the publication for $250 million on April 20, arguing that the sources who spoke to the outlet were "not in a position to know the facts" and that the reporting was part of a broader effort to tarnish his image as FBI director.

International Business Times UK

Kash Patel's 'Heavy Drinking' Allegations Trigger $250M Defamation Lawsuit Against the Atlantic

Kash Patel has filed a £200 million defamation lawsuit against media allegations of 'heavy drinking', claiming reputational harm and lack of evidence. The case highlights issues of journalistic standards and press freedom.

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