Grand Jury Declines Hutchinson Indictment

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1. 27 Oct

   A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has refused to indict former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on charges of lying to Congress over her testimony before the House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.

   7 outlets · ABC News
2. 28 Oct

   A grand jury in Washington earlier this year declined to indict Democratic lawmakers in connection with a video they recorded urging U.S. service members to follow established military protocols and reject orders they believe to be unlawful.

   2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 10 articles

• 28 Oct The Failed Indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson Reflects Grand Jury Resistance to Politically Motivated ChargesA grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified before the House select committee investigating the 2021 Capitol riot. Senator Bill Cassidy (R–La.) expressed concern about politically motivated charges against Hutchinson and criticized what he perceived as the weaponization of the Justice Department. The grand jury's decision reflects a pattern of…Reason
• 28 Oct Grand jury throws out Trump DOJ bid to indict Jan 6 star witness Cassidy HutchinsonA Washington grand jury has rejected a Department of Justice request to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide whose testimony about President Donald Trump's actions on January 6, 2021, was crucial in the House investigation into the Capitol insurrection. This unusual move by the grand jury marks a defeat for the DOJ and comes amid politically sensitive cases ahead of the midterm elections. Hutchinson…The Independent
• 28 Oct Grand jury declines to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson: SourceA federal grand jury has declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified before a congressional panel about the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The decision came after investigation by the Trump-era Justice Department into whether Hutchinson provided false testimony. Political experts have expressed concern over attempts by the Trump administration to target critics and…The Straits Times
• 28 Oct Grand jury declines to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, source saysA federal grand jury has decided not to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified before a congressional panel investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The Trump administration's Justice Department had been looking into whether Hutchinson provided false testimony; she maintains her statements were truthful. Political experts have warned about efforts to target critics and opponents of…The Straits Times
• 28 Oct Grand jury doesn’t indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson: says APA grand jury in Washington did not indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who provided controversial testimony regarding events surrounding the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. The Associated Press reported this development on October 27, 2026, noting that it reflects broader challenges faced by the Justice Department in securing politically sensitive indictments. Hutchinson’s testimony had been…New York Post
• 28 Oct Cassidy Hutchinson avoids indictment after DOJ effort to charge her over Jan 6 testimony fails: sourcesFormer Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson avoided indictment after a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to charge her with lying to Congress about her testimony regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The Justice Department had attempted to secure an indictment against Hutchinson for allegedly making false statements during congressional hearings in 2022 but was unsuccessful on Tuesday…Fox News
• 27 Oct Grand jury declines to indict ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimonyA federal grand jury has decided not to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, who was formerly an aide to President Donald Trump, despite the Department of Justice alleging that she lied during her testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee in 2022. The case was presented by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division to a typical federal grand jury composed of between 16 and 23 members, but no indictment was issued.Washington Examiner
• 27 Oct Grand jury declines to indict ex-White House staffer who testified about January 6A grand jury has declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House staffer who testified before the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection. Hutchinson provided controversial testimony about then-President Donald Trump's behavior on that day, which included claims of his defiance and refusal to intervene as protesters chanted violent rhetoric against Vice President Mike…The Guardian
• 27 Oct Grand jury declines to indict former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson, star witness of Jan. 6 committeeA federal grand jury declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified before the Jan. 6 committee about President Donald Trump's actions on January 6, 2021. Prosecutors had sought charges based on her testimony detailing events like Trump urging the removal of metal detectors and attempting to drive himself to the Capitol against Secret Service orders. This decision follows similar…NBC News
• 27 Oct DOJ fails to get indictment against ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson: SourcesA federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump, on charges of lying to Congress about her testimony regarding the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack. The Justice Department had sought charges against Hutchinson based on her account that was considered hearsay and not corroborated by other witnesses. Critics argue this decision is another setback for the…ABC News (US)

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