"The complaint retells stories already reported in the press, such as how the Trump Administration intended to hire Robert Kissane as interim FBI Director but fucked up the announcement, so Driscoll served instead. There are descriptions designed to be embarrassing - if not debilitating to Kash's ability to lead the agency - such as the revelation that Kash has a collection of whiskey and cigars in his office"
"This is a speaking complaint written by people who've helped write their share of speaking indictments in their careers. Which is why my favorite line is the one describing Kash acknowledging that these firings could lead to his deposition: "[Kash] again commented that he knew the nature of the summary firings were likely illegal and that he could be sued and later deposed." [my emphasis]"
"A long passage describes Driscoll's efforts to undercut Emil Bove's jihad against agents who-like Bove and Driscoll themselves-had participated in the January 6 investigation. This includes an anecdote about how Bove bolloxed an attempt to send an email to the entire FBI workforce to complain about Driscoll."
Three recently fired senior FBI agents—Brian Driscoll, Steven Jensen, and Spencer Evans—filed a lawsuit naming Kash Patel, Pam Bondi, and the agencies that terminated them. The complaint recounts internal episodes tied to the January 6 investigation, leadership disputes, and alleged improper summary firings that may be illegal. The filing includes details meant to undermine Kash's credibility, including office luxury items and an oversized challenge coin. The complaint asserts that Driscoll and others were dismissed for defending agents, intervening to prevent or mitigate terminations, and resisting aggressive internal efforts led by Emil Bove. The filing foresees depositions and congressional scrutiny.
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