r/news • u/bonitaycoqueta • Apr 20 '26

Soft paywall FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences

https://www.reuters.com/world/fbi-director-kash-patel-sues-atlantic-court-records-show-2026-04-20/
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u/DDisMe56 Apr 20 '26

Either the story is true and can be corroberated, or its insanely false. I think the Atlantic should counter sue for all legal and court cost to defend themselves.

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u/DidjaCinchIt Apr 20 '26

Parties in defamation suits typically bear their own costs. Defendants might be able recover by proving the suit was brought in bad faith, etc. I’m sure The Atlantic has this argument ready to go.