Judge tosses DOJ case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden probe: Reports
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Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed the Justice Department's case against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, who were accused of lying about the Hunter Biden probe, with the judge suggesting the prosecution was rushed to land before the midterm election. The ruling removes a high-profile legal overhang tied to the politically charged investigation into President Joe Biden's son, though the article does not detail specific charges, penalties, or deal sizes. Floris, a former FBI general counsel's office official, and Benavides had faced scrutiny over statements connected to the probe. The dismissal could complicate DOJ efforts to demonstrate even-handed enforcement around election-season cases and may invite criticism of prosecutorial timing. Watch for whether DOJ appeals or refiles charges, and for any fallout in ongoing oversight of the Hunter Biden investigation.
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