Judge dismisses case against ex-FBI officials, says DOJ rushed charges before midterms
A federal judge has dismissed a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of lying during the investigation into Hunter Biden. The judge criticized the Department of Justice for rushing the charges ahead of the midterm elections.
Why it matters
The ruling raises questions about the politicization of the Department of Justice and the integrity of high-profile federal investigations.
WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday tossed out a criminal case accusing two former senior FBI officials…
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