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Federal judge dismisses charges against former FBI officials in Hunter Biden case

On November 2, 2026, a federal judge dismissed charges against two former FBI officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, who were accused of lying about their roles in the investigation of Hunter Biden's laptop. The judge ruled that prosecutors failed to demonstrate probable cause for the charges.

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On November 2, 2026, a federal judge dismissed charges against two former FBI officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, who were accused of lying about their roles in the investigation of Hunter Biden's laptop. The judge ruled that prosecutors failed to demonstrate probable cause for the charges.

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

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Federal judge dismisses charges against former FBI officials in Hunter Biden case