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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ABC News (US) · collected 2026-10-15 · by Alexander Mallin

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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 worked on the investigation into President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents after he left office have filed a lawsuit against the FBI and Justice Department, alleging they were unlawfully terminated solely because of their involvement in that probe. The ex-agents claim that their firings were retaliatory actions taken due to their role in investigating Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified information following his first term in office. This legal action comes as part of ongoing disputes surrounding the handling and investigation of sensitive documents during and after the Trump presidency.

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Alexander Mallin
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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 The ex-agents allege they were filed solely over their role in the probe. asserted
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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. asserted
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