Texas Judge Dismisses Patel’s Defamation Suit Over Nightclub Hyperbole
TL;DR
A federal judge in Texas dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation suit against former FBI official Frank Figliuzzi, ruling that Figliuzzi’s 'nightclub' comment on Morning Joe was rhetorical hyperbole not a factual claim. Patel’s request for attorney fees was denied. The ruling comes as Patel also pursues a separate $250 million defamation suit against The Atlantic over a piece alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences.
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