FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250 million over story on alleged drinking, absences

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Original Load Date April 20, 2026, 11 a.m.
Last Updated April 20, 2026, 11 a.m.
Original URL https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/kash-patel-lawsuit-the-atlantic-250-million/

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_Washington_ — FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine on Monday, saying a [ recent story ][6] about his alleged frequent drinking and absences included "false and obviously fabricated" claims. The [ 19-page lawsuit ][7] , filed in the District of Columbia, ...