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FBI said to have investigated New York Times reporter after article on director Patel’s girlfriend
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FBI director Kash Patel had allegedly used bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation.
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Michael S. Schmidt
WASHINGTON - The FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter in March after she wrote about the bureau’s director, Mr Kash Patel, using bureau personnel to provide his girlfriend with government security and transportation, according to a person briefed on the matter.
Agents interviewed the girlfriend, queried databases for information on the reporter, Ms Elizabeth Williamson, and recommended moving forward to determine whether Ms Williamson broke federal stalking laws, the person said.
