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From the Left · Read · October 28, 2026

Oct 27 · A federal judge strikes the Justice Department's unsigned overnight complaint adding obstruction charges against two ex-FBI officials in the Hunter Biden probe case

NBC News: Judge berates DOJ attorney in court over new charge filed against former FBI officials

Grade B (88/100). NBC reports Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui striking the unsigned superseding complaint against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, the prosecutor's admission, defense statements and an FBI agent's testimony

B: Uses loaded words.

  • Uses loaded words (minus 12 points): photo caption: 'has failed to secure convictions against many of President Donald Trump's perceived foes' (the outlet's own wording, ¶8)

Splits: NBC reports Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui striking the unsigned superseding complaint against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, the prosecutor's admission, defense statements and an FBI agent's testimony

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