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US grand jury rejects charges against 6 Democrat lawmakers Trump wanted jailed

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 11, 2026 at 05:30 AM
US grand jury rejects charges against 6 Democrat lawmakers Trump wanted jailed
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A US federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers who posted a video in November urging service members to "refuse illegal orders." The Justice Department attempted to bring charges against the lawmakers, including Mark Kelly, Elissa Slotkin, and Jason Crow, but failed to convince the grand jury that a crime was committed. The decision comes after former President Donald Trump called for the lawmakers to be jailed for the video. The lawmakers maintained that the video simply quoted existing law. The New York Times and Washington Post reported the grand jury's decision, noting the rarity of federal prosecutors failing to secure an indictment in such proceedings.

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The New York Times 50% Chris Deluzio 60% Jason Crow 60% Chrissy Houlahan 60% Maggie Goodlander 60% Justice Department 70% Elissa Slotkin ×270% Mark Kelly ×270% The Washington Post ×270% United States 80% Donald Trump 90%

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