Kash Patel’s Strategic, Frivolous Lawsuit Against The Atlantic
A recent surge in defamation lawsuits by figures in Donald Trump’s orbit, including FBI director Kash Patel’s $250 million suit against The Atlantic, highlights a broader strategy to intimidate the press. Legal expert Fabio Bertoni argues these cases, while largely frivolous, aim to cre
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