A former Trump White House aide who provided key testimony to the January 6 Capitol riot investigation is now facing potential criminal charges from federal prosecutors for alleged perjury before Congress. Authorities in the Justice Department’s civil rights division are reportedly pursuing the case, which stems from her sworn statements to the House committee examining the attack. The development highlights the legal scrutiny surrounding witnesses tied to the events of that day. Details remain limited, but the charges could mark a significant escalation in accountability efforts.
Cassidy Hutchinson told panel she had been told Trump lunged for wheel of SUV to try to join mob at CapitolProsecutors in the justice department’s civil rights division are seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former top Trump White House aide who gave explosive testimony to the committee that investigated the US attack on the Capitol, according to a person familiar with the matter.The potential charges involve lying to Congress, the person said. Continue reading...
