DOJ trying to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified about Jan. 6

Updated on: October 8, 2026 / 6:24 PM EDT / CBS News

DOJ trying to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who testified about Jan. 6

TL;DR

  • Federal prosecutors are investigating Cassidy Hutchinson for potentially lying to Congress during her Jan. 6 testimony.
  • Hutchinson, a former aide to Mark Meadows, testified that Trump was warned about armed supporters and wanted to go to the Capitol.
  • She also testified that Trump lunged for the steering wheel of a vehicle after being told he couldn't go to the Capitol.
  • The account of Trump lunging for the steering wheel was later contradicted by his driver.
  • The investigation is being handled by the Civil Rights Division, which is an unusual move.