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Kash Patel sues Atlantic for $250M over drinking allegations

4/23/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against Sarah Fitzpatrick and The Atlantic, claiming the drinking allegations are fabricated.
MeidasTouch reporter Scott MacFarlane noted numerous spelling and grammar errors, saying the filing appears rushed and serves as a distraction.
Rep. Jamie Raskin opened a probe and ordered Kash Patel to complete the World Health Organization’s Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test questionnaire, though MacFarlane doubts Patel will answer.

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Story summary

FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million lawsuit against Sarah Fitzpatrick and The Atlantic, claiming the drinking allegations are fabricated.
MeidasTouch reporter Scott MacFarlane noted numerous spelling and grammar errors, saying the filing appears rushed and serves as a distraction.
Rep. Jamie Raskin opened a probe and ordered Kash Patel to complete the World Health Organization’s Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test questionnaire, though MacFarlane doubts Patel will answer.