Federal Grand Jury Hears Evidence in Probe of Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 Testimony
The investigation centers on potential false statements made by the former Trump aide to the House committee.
A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has begun hearing evidence related to possible false statements made by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Additional evidence may be presented to the grand jury as early as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, became a prominent witness during the House select committee's investigation into the events of Jan. 6 and efforts to challenge the 2020 election results. During a nationally televised hearing in June 2022, she testified about former President Donald Trump's actions and reactions on the day of the riot.
Her account of an alleged confrontation within the presidential vehicle was later disputed by others familiar with the events. It remains unclear which specific portions of her congressional testimony are under examination by the grand jury.
The Justice Department is reportedly investigating Hutchinson for potential false statements to Congress, and a federal grand jury has been convened to hear evidence. Grand jury proceedings do not automatically lead to criminal charges, and the presentation of evidence does not confirm that a crime has occurred. Representatives for the Justice Department and Hutchinson's attorney did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
