Judge dismisses charges against two former FBI officials in Hunter Biden probe

A judge reportedly threw out the DOJ case against two ex-FBI agents accused of lying about the Hunter Biden investigation. Judge Zia Faruqui reportedly suggested the prosecution was rushed ahead of the midterm election.

Timeline

1. 1 Nov, 00:27 UTCFirst appeared on BBC News
2. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCCNBC reports judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials
4. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCNew York Times reports charges thrown out

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