Federal Grand Jury Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson's Testimony Related to January 6

<p>A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has heard evidence regarding possible false statements made by former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to sources.</p><p>Additional evidence may be presented to the grand jury as early as next week, as reported by a source familiar with the situation.</p><p>The proceedings are still in the grand jury phase, and no final decisions have been made about potential criminal charges, the source indicated.</p><p>Hutchinson, who served as a top aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, became a prominent witness before the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to contest the 2020 election results.</p><p>During a televised hearing in June 2022, Hutchinson testified about Trump's actions on January 6, including an account she relayed from another White House official regarding the president's response after being informed he could not go to the Capitol.</p><p>Her account of an alleged confrontation inside the presidential vehicle was later disputed by other individuals familiar with the events.</p><p>It is currently unclear which specific parts of Hutchinson's congressional testimony are under scrutiny by the grand jury.</p><p>The New York Post reported that the Justice Department is investigating Hutchinson for possible false statements to Congress and that a federal grand jury has been convened to review evidence.</p><p>Grand jury proceedings do not always lead to criminal charges, and the presentation of evidence does not confirm that a crime has occurred.</p><p>A representative for the Justice Department and Hutchinson's attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.</p>