Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan 6 testimony: source
A federal grand jury heard evidence about possible false statements Cassidy Hutchinson made to the Jan. 6 House select committee on the Capitol riot.
TL;DR
- A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. is examining evidence concerning possible false statements by former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
- Hutchinson testified before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and efforts to challenge the 2020 election results.
- Her testimony included accounts of Trump's actions on Jan. 6, some of which have been disputed by others familiar with the events.
- The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Hutchinson for potential false statements to Congress.
- Grand jury proceedings do not guarantee criminal charges, and no final decisions have been made.