WATCH LIVE: Slotkin, Kelly speak after grand jury refuses to charge them over 'illegal orders' video
Summary
A grand jury in Washington, D.C., decided not to charge Democratic Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin, along with other lawmakers, after they appeared in a video urging military members to resist illegal orders. The investigation was looking into whether they violated laws, but the jury found no reason to indict them. Senators Kelly and Slotkin plan to speak about the grand jury's decision at a news conference.Key Facts
- A grand jury in Washington, D.C., chose not to indict Senators Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin.
- The investigation involved a video where the lawmakers urged military members to resist illegal orders.
- Both Senators Kelly and Slotkin have military or intelligence backgrounds.
- The grand jury's decision is part of a series of recent decisions where citizens have disagreed with prosecutors in Washington, D.C.
- The Justice Department had opened an investigation into the lawmakers' statements.
- It is unclear what specific charges the prosecutors might have sought against the lawmakers.
- Senators Kelly and Slotkin are expected to hold a news conference to discuss the decision.
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