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Grand Jury Rejects Indictment of Six Democratic Lawmakers

2/11/2026

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Federal prosecutors in Washington sought to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video reminding military members to refuse illegal orders.
The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Jeanine Pirro (Trump ally), sought the indictment, but a grand jury rejected it.
This rare rebuff highlights concerns about the politicization of the justice system under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Among those targeted were Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, both veterans.

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Story summary

Federal prosecutors in Washington sought to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video reminding military members to refuse illegal orders.
The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Jeanine Pirro (Trump ally), sought the indictment, but a grand jury rejected it.
This rare rebuff highlights concerns about the politicization of the justice system under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Among those targeted were Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, both veterans.