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FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for inaccurately saying Kirk killer had been caught
FBI recovered multiple pieces of evidence including a weapon and prints; confusion arose after an incorrect custody claim about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting.
- FBI Director Kash Patel incorrectly announced that the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk was in custody, a statement he later retracted after Utah officials contradicted him.
- Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, causing panic among attendees.
- The FBI announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, as investigations continued into Kirk's assassination.
- A lawsuit by former FBI officials claims that Patel prioritized politics over national security, impacting the agency's ability to effectively manage investigations.
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FBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for inaccurately saying Kirk killer had been caught
Kash Patel faced his biggest test yet as FBI director as current and former officials criticized his inaccurate statement that a suspect had been caught in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump.
Kash Patel faces backlash over false arrest claim in Charlie Kirk shooting
FBI Director Kash Patel faces criticism after wrongly announcing an arrest in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, sparking confusion and scrutiny over his leadership as investigators pursue leads and the White House defends him.
Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny For Mistakenly Detaining Man In Charlie Kirk Case
Kash Patel faced his biggest test yet as FBI director as current and former officials criticized his inaccurate statement that a suspect had been caught in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Trump.
Patel faces scrutiny for inaccurately saying Kirk killer had been caught | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> Kash Patel faced his biggest test yet as FBI director as current and former officials criticized his inaccurate statement that a suspect had been caught in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a prominent ally of President Donald Trump.
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