Kash Patel files $250 million lawsuit and admits two past alcohol-related arrests
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Updated · The Independent · Apr 24
Kash Patel files $250 million lawsuit and admits two past alcohol-related arrests
14 articles · Updated · The Independent · Apr 24
Patel, 46, acknowledged arrests for public intoxication as a minor in Virginia and public urination in New York while a law student, revealed in documents published Friday.
He submitted details of these incidents for his personnel file during his time as a Miami-Dade County public defender. President Trump continues to support Patel despite recent allegations of frequent public intoxication.
Patel denies The Atlantic's claims and calls them false, while his spokesperson asserts his background was thoroughly vetted. Patel was previously criticized for drinking at the Olympics and using an FBI jet for travel.
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