FBI Director's Partner Files $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Podcaster Over Israeli Spy Claims

Nov 12, 2025 04:58 pm CST

Alexis Wilkins, partner of FBI Director Kash Patel, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against podcaster Elijah Schaffer for allegedly suggesting she was an Israeli spy. Schaffer denies the accusations, claiming his wordless retweet contained no direct allegations against Wilkins. This case adds to multiple legal actions Wilkins has initiated against others making similar claims.