Federal magistrate judge dismissed criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui on Monday dismissed the criminal complaint against Nikki Floris, former head of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force, and Bradley Benavides, its former section chief, who were charged with making false statements in 2023 congressional testimony. Faruqui criticized the Justice Department's handling of the case, calling it rushed and citing 'weaponization,' and noted the timing ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Prosecutors could still seek a grand jury indictment.
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