US Judge Dismisses Charges Against Ex-FBI Officials Over Hunter Biden Laptop Probe

Times of India - India · india

A US federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, who were accused of misleading Congress regarding the Hunter Biden laptop investigation. US Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui cited serious flaws in the Justice Department's handling of the case, calling the prosecution an instance of "weaponization." The judge noted the investigation's timing, beginning shortly after a speech by then-President Trump and preceding midterm elections, raising concerns about political motivation. He questioned why charges were brought so late for statements made earlier.