2 Former FBI Officials Charged With Lying to Congress in Hunter Biden Laptop Probe
Charges Announced by Pirro
Each was charged with one count of lying to Congress in a criminal complaint. Pirro said one of them claimed to have learned of the investigation into former President Joe Biden’s son through Wikipedia.
Dispute Over Their Roles
Pirro said evidence showed the officials were involved in shaping public discussion about Hunter Biden’s laptop shortly before the election. The post did not identify which official made the Wikipedia claim. The case centers on questions about the officials’ actions related to the laptop investigation and their accounts to Congress.
Floris’ Lawyers Reject Accusation
Floris’ lawyers said she had been falsely accused and argued the charges were filed for political reasons. They also raised concerns about the timing, noting the case came years later and on the eve of an election.
In a statement, her lawyers called Floris a patriot who served as an FBI intelligence officer for nearly 20 years. They said they looked forward to her day in court.
Key points
- Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides each face one count of lying to Congress.
- The charges relate to the Foreign Influence Task Force and Hunter Biden investigations.
- Pirro said one official claimed to learn of the investigation through Wikipedia.
- Floris’ lawyers deny the charge and criticize its timing.