Federal judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Biden laptop probe
A federal judge on Monday dismissed charges against two former FBI officials who were accused of lying to Congress about their involvement in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop. Judge Zia Faruqui, a magistrate judge who sits on the federal bench in D.C., found no probable cause to support charges…
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Judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation
A federal judge dismissed the case against two FBI officials in the Hunter Biden probe, accusing Trump and Kash Patel of directing a "rush job."
Federal judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Biden laptop probe
A federal judge on Monday dismissed charges against two former FBI officials who were accused of lying to Congress about their involvement in the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s laptop. Judge Zia Faruqui, a magistrate judge who sits on the federal bench in D.C., found no probable cause to support charges…
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.
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.
Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused on lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probe
A judge dismissed a criminal complaint against a pair of former FBI officials accused of lying to Congress about what they knew about the Hunter Biden investigation, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News.
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.
Judge tosses DOJ case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden probe: Reports
Judge Zia Faruqui suggested the prosecution of ex-officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides was rushed to come out ahead of the midterm election.
Judge slams 'weaponized' Hunter Biden probe as charges against FBI officials dropped
Federal prosecutors could still attempt to secure an indictment from a grand jury, the ruling represents a significant defeat for Trump’s DOJ
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…
Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials
The judge said he was "deeply troubled" by the mistakes and rushed nature of the case over the FBI's Hunter Biden probes — one of several politically charged DOJ actions ahead of the midterms.
Coverage details
10 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: Fox News, The Hill, ABC News, CBS News and 6 more. Fox News published it first, on November 2, 2026; the last outlet to join was NPR, 4 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Hunter Biden, FBI, Congress, DOJ and Zia Faruqui.
By country: United States (8), United Kingdom (2).
