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

A federal judge reportedly threw out Justice Department charges against two ex-FBI officials accused of lying about the Hunter Biden probe. Judge Zia Faruqui reportedly suggested the prosecution was rushed ahead of the midterm election.

Timeline

1. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCPicked up on News
3. 2 Nov, 16:50 UTCCNBC reports judge tosses case against ex-FBI officials
4. 2 Nov, 17:35 UTCNBC News reports judge dismisses case against ex-agents

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• zia faruquiGoogle Trends
• Judge dismisses DOJ case against two ex-FBI agents who investigated Hunter BidenABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
• Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter BidenAP News
• Judge tosses DOJ case against ex-FBI officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden probeCNBC
• Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI agents accused on lying to Congress in Hunter Biden probeNBC News