A grand jury has decided not to indict six U. S. lawmakers who created a video encouraging military members to disobey illegal orders. This follows efforts by the U. S. Attorney’s Office under Jeanine Pirro, initiated reportedly at the direction of former President Donald Trump.
• The lawmakers involved include Senators Elissa Slotkin and Mark Kelly, who argue their video merely quoted the law.
• Slotkin stated she wouldn't participate in a Department of Justice inquiry regarding the video.
• Kelly claimed the indictment attempt was an abuse of power by Trump and his associates.
• Other lawmakers included in the video are Representatives Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan.
• Goodlander commented that the grand jury upheld the Constitution against presidential overreach.
• The video sparked controversy, leading to threatened consequences for the lawmakers involved.
The grand jury's decision reflects a refusal to pursue charges against the lawmakers, highlighting tensions between them and the Trump administration over the interpretation of lawful conduct regarding military orders.
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