A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, ruling that prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence that they lied to Congress about an investigation involving Hunter Biden. Judge Zia Faruqi criticized investigative failures, improper prosecution procedures and the timing of the case ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, raising concerns about political influence. The Ministry of Justice disputes the ruling and is considering further legal action, including an appeal or a grand jury indictment. here.