Another Kash Patel defamation lawsuit was just dismissed

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1. Newsweek

   Another Kash Patel defamation lawsuit was just dismissed ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   Patel accused a former FBI agent of defamation after he said Patel had "been visible at nightclubs far more than" at the FBI.

2. New York Post

   Judge dismisses Kash Patel’s MSNBC lawsuit over columnist’s nightclub claim: ‘Victory for press freedom’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   A Houston federal court judge on Tuesday dismissed FBI Director Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against MS NOW contributor Frank Figliuzzi over his claim that Patel was in “nightclubs far more than he has been” at the agency’s headquarters.

3. NBC News

   Judge tosses Kash Patel's defamation suit against former MSNBC contributor ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   A federal judge in Texas has tossed a defamation suit brought by FBI director Kash Patel against former MSNBC contributor Frank Figliuzzi.

4. Deadline

   Judge Tosses Kash Patel's Defamation Lawsuit Against Frank Figliuzzi ↗ (opens Deadline)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   The judge ruled that the MSNBC pundit was using hyperbole when he said Patel has "been visible at nightclubs" far more than at the FBI building.

5. Reason

   FBI Director Kash Patel Loses Defamation Lawsuit Over Morning Joe Statements ↗ (opens Reason)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   The wild things are in the nightclubs.

6. Washington Examiner

   Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against former FBI official ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Apr 21, 2026

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   The defendant claimed Kash Patel was "visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building."