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Ex-FBI officials accused of false statements about Hunter Biden press for dismissal of charges

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Defense lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a criminal complaint charging two former FBI counterintelligence officials with making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, calling the case an overtly political prosecution aimed at placating President Donald Trump.

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HuffPost
Ex-FBI Officials Accused Of False Hunter Biden Statements Press For Dismissal Of Charges (opens HuffPost)
Published Oct 29, 2026
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Defense lawyers for the two former FBI counterintelligence officials say the case is an overtly political prosecution aimed at placating President Donald Trump.
WHEC Rochester
Ex-FBI officials accused of false statements about Hunter Biden press for dismissal of charges (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Oct 30, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
Defense lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a criminal complaint charging two former FBI counterintelligence officials with making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, calling the case an overtly political prosecution aimed at placating President Donald Trump.

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