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Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan 6 testimony: source

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Miller, B., & Spunt, D. (2026, October 9). Federal grand jury hears evidence in probe of former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan 6 testimony: source. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-grand-jury-hears-evidence-probe-former-trump-aide-cassidy-hutchinson-jan-6-testimony

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-09 · by Brittany Miller, David Spunt

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A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., is examining evidence related to possible false statements made by Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, during her testimony before the congressional committee investigating the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. The investigation, which could present additional evidence next week, does not yet indicate whether criminal charges will follow. Hutchinson's June 2022 televised testimony included a disputed account of President Trump's actions that day, raising questions about the specific aspects under scrutiny by the grand jury.
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The Department of Justice is investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, for allegedly lying to Congress in her testimony regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. A federal grand jury was empaneled earlier this week to hear evidence and witness testimonies related to charges that she made false statements to Congress. Hutchinson testified before the House Jan. 6 Committee in June 2022, providing some of the most damaging accounts about President Donald Trump's actions on the day of the riot. She stated that Trump had attempted to get into a limousine after his speech but was physically restrained by Secret Service agents due to security concerns. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is overseeing this case, and additional evidence may be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week. It remains unclear whether Hutchinson has received a subpoena or if an indictment will follow from the grand jury's proceedings.

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Brittany Miller
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Hutchinson PERSON · 5× White House ORG · 3× Trump PERSON · 2× the Justice Department ORG · 2× BRENNAN PERSON · 1× CIA ORG · 1× Cassidy Hutchinson PERSON · 1× D.C. GPE · 1× Fox News Digital ORG · 1× Washington GPE · 1×

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FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, emerged as one of the most prominent witnesses before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
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🔮 Additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Claims (10 extracted, 3 hedged)

A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., has heard evidence concerning possible false statements former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson made to the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Fox News Digital has learned. asserted
Digital → hear → riot
Additional evidence could be presented to the grand jury as soon as next week, according to a source familiar with the matter. uncertain
evidence → present → matter
The proceedings remain in the grand jury phase, and no final decisions have been made about whether the matter will result in criminal charges, the source said. asserted
source → remain → charges
FORMER CIA DIRECTOR BRENNAN SUBPOENAED TO TESTIFY IN FEDERAL TRUMP CONSPIRACY CASE Hutchinson, a former top aide to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, emerged as one of the most prominent witnesses before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and President Donald Trump's efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. asserted
Hutchinson → subpoena → election
During a nationally televised hearing in June 2022, Hutchinson provided testimony about Trump's actions on Jan. 6, including an account she said she heard from another White House official about the president's reaction after being told he could not travel to the Capitol. uncertain
he → televise → Capitol
Her account of an alleged confrontation inside the presidential vehicle was subsequently disputed by other individuals familiar with the events. asserted
account → allege → events
It remains unclear which portions of Hutchinson's congressional testimony are being examined by the grand jury. uncertain
portions → remain → jury
The New York Post reported Thursday that the Justice Department was investigating Hutchinson over possible false statements to Congress and that a federal grand jury had been convened to hear evidence. asserted
jury → report → evidence
Grand jury proceedings do not necessarily result in criminal charges, and the presentation of evidence does not establish that a crime occurred. asserted
crime → result → evidence
A representative for the Justice Department and Hutchinson's attorney did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's requests for comment. asserted
representative → respond → comment
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