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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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The Justice Department may still have an opportunity to pursue a grand jury indictment against the ex-FBI officials.

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Former FBI officials charged over statements about Hunter Biden laptop investigation

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Judge dismisses charges against ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden, citing 'weaponization'

The Justice Department may still have an opportunity to pursue a grand jury indictment against the ex-FBI officials.

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Guardian

Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden

The two FBI agents were charged with making false statements to Congress while testifying about the bureau’s role in investigating Biden’s laptop A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials who were accused of lying about their involvement in the investigation into Hunter Biden , the son of former president Joe Biden, on Monday. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said prosecutors failed to…

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CBS

Case dismissed against 2 ex-FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe

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ABC News

Judge dismisses DOJ case against two ex-FBI agents who investigated 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.

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