Judge dismisses charges against ex-FBI officials
The gist
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed the criminal complaint against ex-FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides.
The ruling faults a rushed, political investigation and leaves a grand jury path open.
How it unfolded
- Jul 19, 2023Floris testified before the House Judiciary Committee that she had only a "high-level" understanding of the probes and no involvement.
- 2023Floris and Benavides testified before the House Judiciary Committee in July and September; the case against them hinged on this testimony.
- 2025The Trump administration disbanded the Foreign Influence Task Force.