Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge tossed charges accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation.
Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui said prosecutors failed to show probable cause that the two former officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, had knowingly made false statements.
Judge Zia Faruqui suggested the prosecution of ex-officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides was rushed to come out ahead of the midterm election.
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