"The article reports that Patel has 'alarmed colleagues with episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences,' and it really just gets better from there."
"Fitzpatrick writes that people who work with Patel are concerned by Patel's impulsive behavior, and his lawsuit is nothing if not impulsive."
"As such, he has to meet a higher standard than a private person to prevail in a defamation suit."
"Speaking to over two dozen people is a great way for a reporter to avoid a finding of malice."
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over an article detailing his problematic tenure. The article claims Patel exhibited excessive drinking and unexplained absences, raising concerns among colleagues. The lawsuit itself is seen as impulsive, reinforcing claims about Patel's behavior. As a public figure, Patel faces a higher burden of proof, needing to demonstrate that the article was false and published with actual malice. The extensive sourcing in the article makes it difficult for Patel to succeed in his lawsuit.
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