Judge rules Atlantic can pursue FBI records in Patel defamation case

A federal judge ruled in favor of The Atlantic, allowing it to seek FBI records and freezing discovery in FBI Director Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit. The ruling shields the publication from intrusive demands for sources while the court weighs dismissal. This is a notable legal setback for Patel, who is a senior government official.

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