Kash Patel Sues the Atlantic for Defamation

FB I'll see you in court! Director Kash Patel has filed a Federal lawsuit against the Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick alleging defamation and seeking damages of $250 million. Avoiding the politics of the matter, Rich takes a look at the allegations, the requirements of actual malice when suing a public figure for defamation, and the likely path forward. All part of DefamationNation and the ongoing trend to litigate one's public image. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Lawsuit 02:12 Defamation Nation: The Rise of Defamation Lawsuits 04:59 Allegations Against Cash Patel 07:30 Understanding Actual Malice in Defamation 10:01 The Complaint's Claims and Legal Standards 12:56 Cash Patel's Litigation History 15:29 Implications of the Lawsuit for the FBI 18:25 Conclusion and Future of the Case #kashpatel #defamation #civillitigation #legalanalysis #schoetime