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Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismisses criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe.
In brief
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismisses criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides for failing to establish probable cause in Hunter Biden probe…
Judge dismisses case
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides.
Case accused of lying to Congress
Ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress during Hunter Biden laptop investigation in 2023.
Government failed to prove probable cause
Government did not show probable cause that ex-FBI agents lied about their roles in Hunter Biden probe.
FBI agent testified about political concerns
FBI agent testified at preliminary hearing that Hunter Biden investigation would be viewed as political by lawmakers.
Prosecutor admitted complaint flawed
Prosecutor Carlton Davis acknowledged criminal complaint was flawed in telephone call with U.S. attorney Jeanine Pirro.
Attorneys praised judge's decision
Attorneys for Bradley Benavides called accusations 'political theater' and praised judge's finding of no probable cause.
The big picture
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides for failing to establish probable cause in Hunter Biden probe.
