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Former Officer Sues Blaze for Defamation Over Bombing Claims

4/22/2026

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Kerkhoff Sues Blaze

Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, sues the Blaze and its reporters for defamation after being falsely accused of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
She alleges the FBI conducted a dramatic raid on her home based on Blaze allegations, including bomb-sniffing dogs and tactical agents.
The Blaze article based on flawed gait analysis has been retracted.

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Patel's Lawsuit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi.
The judge labeled Figliuzzi's nightclub claim as rhetorical hyperbole.
Patel's suit is separate from a $250 million case against The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and erratic behavior.
Patel denies the allegations and says he has never been intoxicated on the job and will fight in court.

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Kerkhoff Sues Blaze

Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer, sues the Blaze and its reporters for defamation after being falsely accused of being the January 6th pipe bomber.
She alleges the FBI conducted a dramatic raid on her home based on Blaze allegations, including bomb-sniffing dogs and tactical agents.
The Blaze article based on flawed gait analysis has been retracted.

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