# 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.
- Title: Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents · NBC Bay Area
- Summary: Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismisses criminal complaint against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe. Magistrate Judge Zia…
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- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/judge-dismisses-case-fbi-agents-hunter-biden-probe/4168522
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:18:39+00:00
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- Topics: fbi, hunter biden, congress, magistrate judge zia faruqui, nikki floris, bradley benavides, probable cause, criminal complaint, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.