Fired FBI agents sue bureau, accusing agency leaders of a campaign of retribution

By Carrie Johnson,

Michel Martin

Published September 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

Three fired former FBI agents have sued the Bureau and the Trump administration. They accuse the FBI's leaders of carrying out a campaign of retribution.

Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is a justice correspondent for the Washington Desk.

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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