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Atlantic Seeks Dismissal of Patel Lawsuit, Girlfriend Sues MS NOW

7/29/2026

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The Atlantic has asked a judge to dismiss FBI Director Kash Patel’s lawsuit.
Patel filed the suit in April, claiming the magazine used sources unable to know the facts and staged a smear campaign.
Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins sued cable news channel MS NOW, alleging the FBI chief ordered a security detail to escort a friend home after drinking.

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The Atlantic has asked a judge to dismiss FBI Director Kash Patel’s lawsuit.
Patel filed the suit in April, claiming the magazine used sources unable to know the facts and staged a smear campaign.
Patel’s girlfriend Alexis Wilkins sued cable news channel MS NOW, alleging the FBI chief ordered a security detail to escort a friend home after drinking.