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FBI Director Kash Patel Details New Charges Against FBI Officials
FBI Director Kash Patel details new charges against two former FBI officials for lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop investigations.
In brief
FBI Director Kash Patel details new charges against two former FBI officials for lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop investigations. FBI Director Kash Patel charged two former FBI officials with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop investigations. Originally reported by Newsweek.
FBI Charges Against Officials
FBI Director Kash Patel details new charges against two former FBI officials for lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop investigations.
Two Officials Surrendered
Nikki Cole Floris, 46, and Bradley Benavides, 56, surrendered to authorities after a criminal complaint accused each of making materially false statements to the House Judiciary Committee in 2023.
Charges Under Federal Law
Both face one count under federal law prohibiting knowingly and willfully making false statements in matters within the legislative branch’s jurisdiction.
Investigation Background
The charges stem from an ongoing investigation into the since-dissolved FBI Foreign Influence Task Force (FITF) that Floris led as Deputy Assistant Director from mid-2019 through mid-2022.
Floris and Benavides Testified
Both testified that the FITF was not involved in Hunter Biden investigations, but documentary evidence, communications, and witness accounts contradict their testimony.
Floris Described Shadow Government
Patel also referenced an allegation that Floris privately described herself as 'running a shadow government' during the 2020 election.
What it means
FBI Director Kash Patel charged two former FBI officials with lying to Congress about Hunter Biden laptop investigations.
