US EditionFormer FBI Agents Sue Patel Claiming They Were Fired for Work on Trump Election Conspiracy Case
Two former FBI agents allege wrongful termination linked to their role in the 2020 election probe, claiming violations of First and Fifth Amendment rights.
- Two former FBI agents sued the federal government on Thursday, alleging they were wrongfully terminated solely for their participation in 'Arctic Frost,' an investigation into President Donald Trump's 2020 election efforts.
- FBI Director Kash Patel initiated a political purge targeting agents involved in the election probe, the lawsuit alleges, citing pressure from Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa who asserted the investigation was politically motivated.
- Despite 'exemplary' performance reviews, both agents performed 'largely administrative' duties, yet FBI Director Kashyap 'Kash' Patel summarily fired each without internal investigation, notice, or opportunity to appeal.
- During Wednesday testimony before Congress, Patel defended the personnel losses, rejecting claims of political retribution and stating he removed staff members 'weaponizing' federal law enforcement.
- The agents seek reinstatement and a court declaration that their First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated, joining a growing series of legal challenges to Patel's personnel purge.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)FBI agents allege they were fired for working on Trump 2020 election investigation
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Two ex-FBI agents sue Patel and Bondi over wrongful termination
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