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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250 million defamation suit against US magazine

FBI Director Kash Patel filed the suit after a magazine reported he frequently drinks to excess and is at risk of losing his job.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 11:42 AM EDT | WFMZZ

FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against a US magazine that reported he frequently drinks to excess and is in danger of losing his job. The lawsuit accuses the publication of making false, damaging allegations and seeks $250 million in damages. Patel’s filing follows the magazine’s report about his conduct and employment prospects.