U.S. · POLITICS · NOV 2, 2:34 PM ET
Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation
Reported by 35 outlets in the past day.
What happened
The two former FBI officials, Nicole Floris and Bradley Benavides, were accused of falsely suggesting to Congress that they weren't aware of the federal investigations surrounding Hunter Biden. CBS News ↗
Also reported
Judge Zia Faruqui suggested the prosecution of ex-officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides was rushed to come out ahead of the midterm election. CNBC ↗
Sources
- Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe CBS News
- Judge tosses DOJ case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden probe CNBC
- Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation Fox News
- Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden AP News
- Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials NPR
- Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms Reuters