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Grand Jury Declines Indictment of Senators Over Controversial Video

2/24/2026

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A Washington, D.C. grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elissa Slotkin and Senator Mark Kelly, over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Jeanine Pirro, sought the indictment.
The Pentagon reviewed Senator Kelly's actions and issued a formal censure that could affect his military rank and retirement pay.

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A Washington, D.C. grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers, including Senator Elissa Slotkin and Senator Mark Kelly, over a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
The U.S. Attorney's Office, led by Jeanine Pirro, sought the indictment.
The Pentagon reviewed Senator Kelly's actions and issued a formal censure that could affect his military rank and retirement pay.