Prosecutors allege knowing and material false testimony
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DOJ alleges that Floris and Benavides knowingly gave materially false answers.
“Action: Filed a criminal complaint charging Floris and Benavides with violations of 18 U.S.C. 1001(a)(2).”
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DOJ accuses Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides of lying; their lawyers reject the charges
DOJ alleges that former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides gave knowingly false, material answers in 2023 House Judiciary Committee interviews about their awareness of and involvement in Hunter Biden investigations. Their lawyers reject the accusations. The charges were brought by criminal complaint, not a grand-jury indictment.
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The complaint charges false statements. Its accusations have not been adjudicated.
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The affidavit alleges knowing and material false statements and quotes selected interview passages. It is not a finding of guilt.
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The supporting affidavit compares selected testimony with earlier records.
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The allegations have not been adjudicated.
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The case concerns the alleged knowing and material false statements by Floris and Benavides. DOJ alleges that Floris and Benavides knowingly gave materially false answers.
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