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politics39 minutes ago•6 min saved

DOJ’s Unconventional Charging Tactics Backfire in Comey and Hunter Biden Cases

The Trump administration’s Justice Department has faced significant legal setbacks after using non-standard charging methods to target former FBI officials. A magistrate judge dismissed charges against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides for lacking probable cause, while a separate filing against James Comey faces dismissal over statutory limitations. Critics argue these moves prioritize political messaging over legal rigor.

via Slate Magazine|

#criminal-procedure #doj #fbi

legal7 days ago•3 min saved

Judge Halts Prosecutors' Midnight Filing in Ex-FBI Hunter Biden Case

A federal judge refused to sign a new criminal complaint against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, criticizing prosecutors for bypassing standard judicial approval. The complaint, filed by the D.C. U.S. Attorney's office, added obstruction charges to existing allegations of lying to Congress about the Hunter Biden investigation. Judge Zia Faruqui rejected the document, stating it was unsigned and unsworn, and ordered prosecutors to seek a grand jury indictment instead. Floris and Benavides were arrested on October 20 but have since been released. Defense attorneys called the move a bad-faith attempt to delay legal challenges and manipulate public perception ahead of midterm elections.

via CNBC|

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