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Apr 22, 2026 The FBI opened and then dropped an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson over her reporting on Kash Patel Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
Using federal investigative tools against a reporter threatened press freedom and signaled possible retaliation for scrutiny of powerful officials.
Independently corroborated by3 independent news desks
NBC News · ABC7 Chicago · PBS
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- FBI Investigation of NYT Reporter — The FBI initiated an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson after she wrote an article about Kash Patel, focusing on his use of government resources for personal purposes.
- FBI Investigates NYT Reporter — The FBI launched an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson following her article on Kash Patel's use of an agency SWAT team.
- FBI Investigates NYT Reporter Over Article on Director's Girlfriend — The FBI initiated an investigation into New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson following her article alleging that FBI Director Kash Patel used agency resources to provide security and transportation for his
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 66 – 2026-04-18–2026-04-24
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