Grand Jury Rejects Indictment Attempts Against Democrats
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Washington, a federal grand jury on Tuesday declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers after a Justice Department investigation sought charges over a November video that urged service members to refuse unlawful orders. The short clip included Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin and Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio and Chrissy Houlahan, all with military or intelligence backgrounds. Grand jurors in Washington did not sign off on proposed charges reportedly tied to interference with the loyalty, morale or discipline of the armed forces, and officials issued brief public statements this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
Timeline of Events
- November 2025: Six lawmakers post a video urging refusal of unlawful orders.
- Early January 2026: A defense official publicly censures at least one participating lawmaker.
- January–February 2026: The Justice Department opens an investigation into the video and potential charges.
- Feb 10–11, 2026: A Washington grand jury declines to indict the six lawmakers.
- Mid-February 2026: Lawmakers issue statements calling the probe politicized and public debate continues.
- Articles Published:
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- Right Leaning:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
The six Democratic lawmakers benefited by avoiding criminal indictments, preserving their legal status and reducing immediate political vulnerability from a DOJ prosecution.
The Justice Department and its prosecutors suffered a high-profile setback that raises questions about prosecutorial judgment and invites political criticism and scrutiny.
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