Grand Jury Declines to Indict Trump Critic Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
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The Fallout of Hutchinson's Testimony
As reported by various news outlets, including Google News and The New York Times, Hutchinson's testimony before the House select committee investigating the January 6 riot was a pivotal moment in the probe. She claimed that Trump had instructed her to 'get Mike' - referring to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows - in a discussion about the plan for the mob to storm the Capitol.
However, it appears that this testimony has been deemed insufficient by the grand jury, which declined to indict Hutchinson over her claims. This decision comes as a significant blow to those pushing for accountability from Trump and his allies.
The Investigation's Evolution
- According to reports, the investigation into the January 6 riot has been ongoing since May 2021, with multiple grand juries convened in various jurisdictions to consider charges against individuals involved in the insurrection.
- As first reported by Politico, the US Department of Justice had requested a grand jury indictment of Hutchinson and other witnesses who testified before the House select committee. However, this request was ultimately denied due to lack of evidence.
Sources
- Grand jury rejects DOJ bid to indict ex-Trump WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson: Report — cnbc.com
- Grand jury declines to indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony — washingtonpost.com
- Grand jury declines to indict Trump critic Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony — cbsnews.com
- Justice Department fails to indict former White House aide over her testimony about Trump and Jan. 6, sources say — cnn.com
- Grand jury won't indict Cassidy Hutchinson over Jan. 6 testimony — yahoo.com
This article summarises and adds context to the original reporting linked above.
