Judge dismisses obstruction charge against former FBI agents
By The BriefBrief
A federal judge tossed a new obstruction charge against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides. The judge also told a Justice Department attorney that “everything is a sideshow on top of a sideshow” in the case. UPI reported the charges were unsigned and that the agents were accused of lying to Congress.
WHO:A federal judge
WHAT:Tossed a new obstruction charge against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The reason for the judge's decision was not reported.
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