Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to President Trump, will not face indictment after a federal grand jury declined to pursue charges related to her testimony before Congress about the January 6 Capitol riot. The Justice Department had sought to charge her for allegedly lying, but the grand jury's decision does not assess the truthfulness of her statements. Hutchinson has maintained her account of events, which included details about Trump's actions on that day.
Key facts
- A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict Cassidy Hutchinson.
- The Justice Department sought charges over her statements to Congress in 2022.
- Hutchinson testified about Trump's actions during the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Her account of events was disputed by other individuals.
- The grand jury's decision does not determine the truthfulness of her testimony.
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