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Federal Grand Jury Dismisses Charges Against Six Democrats

2/24/2026

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U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, has halted a criminal case against six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging disobedience to illegal orders.
Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, and Jason Crow comprise the six.
A federal grand jury rejected an indictment attempt against the lawmakers.
The Washington case is closed.
Prosecutors may pursue charges in other jurisdictions.

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Story summary

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, has halted a criminal case against six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging disobedience to illegal orders.
Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, and Representatives Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, and Jason Crow comprise the six.
A federal grand jury rejected an indictment attempt against the lawmakers.
The Washington case is closed.
Prosecutors may pursue charges in other jurisdictions.