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Grand Jury Rejects Indictment Against Democrats in Military Orders Case

2/19/2026

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A grand jury rejected the indictment against six Democratic lawmakers sought by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for a video encouraging military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The move was described as unusual.
Prosecutors had indicated the investigation was in its early stages.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has seen turnover in the Department of Justice, with over 5,000 officials leaving since his presidency began.

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A grand jury rejected the indictment against six Democratic lawmakers sought by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for a video encouraging military personnel to refuse illegal orders.
The move was described as unusual.
Prosecutors had indicated the investigation was in its early stages.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has seen turnover in the Department of Justice, with over 5,000 officials leaving since his presidency began.