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Grand Jury Rejects Indictments Against Six Democratic Lawmakers

2/13/2026

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Carlton Davis and Steven Vandervelden of the Justice Department urged a federal grand jury to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a social media video.
The grand jury found insufficient probable cause, and no indictments followed.
No traditional federal prosecutors were involved, raising questions about the move's motivations.
U.S. Attorney Jeannie Pirro praised the effort but said she would need to approve any future indictments because of the grand jury's decision.

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Carlton Davis and Steven Vandervelden of the Justice Department urged a federal grand jury to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a social media video.
The grand jury found insufficient probable cause, and no indictments followed.
No traditional federal prosecutors were involved, raising questions about the move's motivations.
U.S. Attorney Jeannie Pirro praised the effort but said she would need to approve any future indictments because of the grand jury's decision.