NYT alleges FBI investigated reporter over story on Kash Patel’s girlfriend
Summary
The FBI started investigating New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson after she wrote an article about FBI Director Kash Patel using FBI agents to protect and transport his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins. Patel denied the investigation and criticized the report, while the Times said the FBI's actions violated the reporter’s rights.Key Facts
- The FBI began the investigation in March after Williamson's story was published in late February.
- The article claimed Patel assigned four FBI agents to protect and transport his girlfriend, a country singer.
- FBI agents searched databases for information about Williamson and considered if her actions broke stalking laws.
- Patel denied the investigation and said the story threatened his girlfriend’s safety.
- The Times’ executive editor said the FBI’s investigation was a violation of the First Amendment rights of the reporter.
- The FBI said it was concerned about aggressive reporting techniques but did not pursue a case against Williamson.
- Patel also sued The Atlantic and a journalist for an article alleging alcohol-related issues during his FBI leadership, seeking $250 million.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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