Summary
The U.S. government dropped charges against six Democratic lawmakers who made a video telling military members to ignore illegal orders. Prosecutors couldn’t secure a grand jury indictment, and there is no sign the case will continue. President Donald Trump previously criticized the video and called the lawmakers "traitors."
Key Facts
- Six Democratic lawmakers made a video for military members about refusing illegal orders.
- Federal prosecutors dropped the case because a grand jury did not indict the lawmakers.
- President Trump criticized the lawmakers and called them "traitors."
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office investigated the lawmakers but failed to secure charges.
- The Justice Department has not pursued further action in another district.
- Senator Mark Kelly, one of the lawmakers in the video, faced demotion, which was temporarily blocked by a judge.
- The lawmakers argued their actions were protected as free speech and followed military regulations.
- The video was released in response to military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats, which raised questions.
