Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe
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The magistrate judge said the case against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides failed to establish probable cause for the charges.
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Judge blasts DOJ in dismissing case against ex-FBI agents who probed Hunter Biden
A judge has dismissed the DOJ's federal false statements case against two former FBI agents accused of lying to Congress about past investigations of Hunter Biden.
Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused of lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe
The magistrate judge said the case against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides failed to establish probable cause for the charges.
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Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe
The two former FBI officials, Nicole Floris and Bradley Benavides, were accused of falsely suggesting to Congress that they weren't aware of the federal investigations surrounding Hunter Biden.
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