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Kash Patel’s Defamation Lawsuit Faces Steep Legal Hurdles
Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic faces a significant legal challenge due to his status as a public figure. He must prove "actual malice," meaning the magazine knowingly published false information or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. Legal experts believe the discovery process and existing public controversies surrounding Patel make his case unlikely to succeed.