Magazine has stood behind the story, which was written by veteran national security reporter Sarah FitzpatrickKash Patel has followed through on a threat to sue the Atlantic and the author of a story the magazine published that included allegations of “excessive drinking” as well as “conspicuo us inebriation and unexplained absences” while in charge of the FBI.The FBI director filed a defamation lawsuit in US district court for the District of Columbia that seeks $250m in damages. Continue reading... ...read more read less