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9 former FBI agents who worked on Trump classified docs case sue over their firings

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Mallin, A. (2026, October 15). 9 former FBI agents who worked on Trump classified docs case sue over their firings. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/US/9-former-fbi-agents-worked-trump-classified-docs/story?id=137302413

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Nine former FBI agents who worked on the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents have sued the FBI and the Justice Department, claiming they were fired only because of their involvement in that case. The lawsuit alleges unlawful termination based on their role in the probe. This is an ongoing legal development related to the aftermath of the investigation into Trump's possession of sensitive materials after leaving office.

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Nine former FBI agents who investigated President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents after he left office have filed a lawsuit against the FBI and Justice Department. The ex-agents were terminated in February 2026 and claim their firings were solely due to their role in the investigation, alleging political retaliation by then-FBI Director Kash Patel. Representing the agents are lawyers Margaret Donovan, Abbe Lowell, and Rebecca Tinio. These former employees include intelligence analysts and operations specialists with a combined experience of over 100 years, working on significant cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the 2024 assassination attempt against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., adding to other legal challenges brought by former FBI employees dismissed under Patel's administration for their involvement in investigations related to Trump or matters contrary to his interests.

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Nine former FBI agents who investigated President Donald Trump and his alleged mishandling of classified documents after he left office following his first term filed suit against the FBI and Justice Department on Thursday alleging they were unlawfully terminated solely for their role in the probe.

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9 former FBI agents who worked on Trump classified docs case sue over their firings · assertive framing

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9 former FBI agents who worked on Trump classified docs case sue over their firings The ex-agents allege they were filed solely over their role in the probe. asserted

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