Inquiry began in March after report on security arrangements involving FBI director’s girlfriend, NYT says
The FBI began investigating a New York Times reporter after the newspaper published a story raising concerns about the security arrangements surrounding the girlfriend of Kash Patel, the FBI director, the Times has reported.
According to reporting from the Times on Wednesday, the inquiry into Elizabeth Williamson, the reporter, began in March following an article she reported alleging that Patel used FBI resources to provide protection and transportation for his girlfriend, the country singer Alexis Wilkins.
The report, citing a source familiar with the matter, states that FBI agents searched databases for details about Williamson, and suggested further steps to assess whether her actions might violate federal stalking laws.
Patel denied the investigation during a Wednesday appearance on Fox News with Sean Hannity, the host, who raised the issue while referencing his own disputes with the Times, including that he considered legal action over previous coverage about his views on Covid-19.
