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Judge finds Musk, Noem targeted ex-FEMA official

The finding comes from a federal magistrate judge and concerns Mary Comans, FEMA's former chief financial officer; it is not a final ruling, so more court steps follow.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on The Five O'Clock
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal magistrate judge has found that Elon Musk and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem knowingly spread false information about Mary Comans, the former chief financial officer of FEMA.

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The story so far

  1. Kacey Musgraves Claps Back at Kristi Noem With Dig About Killing Her… · The Hollywood Reporter
  2. Musgraves dog jab gets a second look, still a dog story · Rolling Stone
  3. Kacey Musgraves fires back after Noem jab over Talarico · The Hill
  4. Kacey Musgraves bites back at Kristi Noem after Talarico concert… · MS NOW
  5. Judge finds Musk, Noem targeted ex-FEMA official (this story)

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