Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Donald Trump, will not face indictment after a federal grand jury declined to charge her for allegedly lying during her testimony to the House January 6 committee. The Department of Justice presented the case, but the grand jury rejected the indictment. Hutchinson's testimony included significant claims about Trump's conduct during the Capitol riot, which were contested by other witnesses. The investigation was initiated following a criminal referral from retiring Rep. Barry Loudermilk.
Key facts
- A federal grand jury declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson for alleged false testimony.
- The DOJ presented the case, but the grand jury rejected the indictment.
- Hutchinson's testimony included claims about Trump's actions on January 6.
- The investigation was initiated by a referral from Rep. Barry Loudermilk.
- Trump has denied wrongdoing related to the January 6 events.
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