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Fired FBI Agents Sue Over Black Lives Matter Kneeling

12/11/2025

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FBI Agents Sue

Twelve former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi over termination for kneeling during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
They argue kneeling was a tactical move to de-escalate a potentially violent situation.
Internal reviews had cleared them of wrongdoing.
The lawsuit seeks reinstatement and damages, alleging First and Fifth Amendments violations after the firings in September 2025.

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Patel Under Fire

Tucker Carlson, a right-wing podcaster, questioned Kash Patel, FBI Director, about his competence on a podcast.
White House officials deem Patel's handling of investigations and online presence unprofessional.
Patel faced backlash for using a government jet for personal trips and for assigning FBI security to his girlfriend.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit against Kash Patel, alleging wrongful termination for kneeling during 2020 protests, arguing the kneeling was de-escalation.

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FBI Agents Sue

Twelve former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi over termination for kneeling during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
They argue kneeling was a tactical move to de-escalate a potentially violent situation.
Internal reviews had cleared them of wrongdoing.
The lawsuit seeks reinstatement and damages, alleging First and Fifth Amendments violations after the firings in September 2025.

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