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Senator Kelly's Attorney Warns DOJ Against Second Indictment

2/17/2026

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Kelly Defends Speech

Senator Mark Kelly's attorney warned the Department of Justice against pursuing a second indictment, calling it a "remarkable abuse of power."
The warning comes after a grand jury decided not to indict Kelly following a video urging disobedience of illegal orders by military personnel.
Kelly argues his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Attorneys for other lawmakers involved in the video issued similar warnings about free speech.

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Mullin Faces Criticism

Senator Markwayne Mullin faced criticism for contradictory statements about former President Donald Trump's attempts to imprison Democratic senators.
During an interview, Mullin stated, “I’m not an attorney,” when asked to comment but later accused the Biden administration of politicizing the Department of Justice.
CNN's Jake Tapper challenged Mullin on his inconsistency.
Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to censure Senator Mark Kelly for a video advising service members to disobey illegal orders.
This controversy underscores ongoing tensions between Trump supporters and Democratic lawmakers.

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Kelly Defends Speech

Senator Mark Kelly's attorney warned the Department of Justice against pursuing a second indictment, calling it a "remarkable abuse of power."
The warning comes after a grand jury decided not to indict Kelly following a video urging disobedience of illegal orders by military personnel.
Kelly argues his speech is protected by the First Amendment.
Attorneys for other lawmakers involved in the video issued similar warnings about free speech.

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