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Former FBI Agents Sue Over Wrongful Termination Claims

4/3/2026

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Three former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging wrongful termination related to their investigation of President Trump's election interference.
The lawsuit names FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming dismissals occurred without due process.
The plaintiffs seek reinstatement and class-action status for at least 50 agents dismissed since January 2025.
Reports indicate increased scrutiny of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files amid internal dissatisfaction and political pressure as she prepared to testify before Congress.
The Department of Justice and FBI have not commented on the lawsuit.

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Three former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging wrongful termination related to their investigation of President Trump's election interference.
The lawsuit names FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming dismissals occurred without due process.
The plaintiffs seek reinstatement and class-action status for at least 50 agents dismissed since January 2025.
Reports indicate increased scrutiny of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files amid internal dissatisfaction and political pressure as she prepared to testify before Congress.
The Department of Justice and FBI have not commented on the lawsuit.