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Federal grand jury reportedly rejects indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson

Four sources say a Washington grand jury refused charges, while reports describe a false-statements theory against her.

Updated Oct 27, 2026 · 22:21 UTC2 reports

The short version

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., reportedly declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.[CNBC · CBS News]
Four sources briefed on the proceedings say federal prosecutors were rebuffed in seeking the indictment.[CBS News]
Prosecutors in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division reportedly sought charges alleging Hutchinson made false statements.[CNBC]
A senior DOJ lawyer reportedly told a judge the rejected indictment did not name Hutchinson as the target, leaving its scope unclear.[CNBC]

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., declined to indict former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.[CNBC · CBS News]
Four sources briefed on the grand jury proceedings said federal prosecutors were rebuffed in seeking an indictment.[CBS News]
Prosecutors in the DOJ's Civil Rights Division sought charges alleging Hutchinson made false statements, according to two people with knowledge of the case.[CNBC]
Senior DOJ lawyer Neville Hadley told a magistrate judge in open court that the grand jury rejected the requested indictment without naming Hutchinson as the target.[CNBC]

The key details rest on anonymous sources, and the provided reporting includes no on-record official confirmation of the grand jury decision.[CNBC · CBS News]
It is unclear whether the rejected indictment specifically targeted Hutchinson, because the DOJ lawyer did not name her as the target.[CNBC]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.