The DOJ Is Weighing Perjury Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

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The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.

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  • The Justice Department is considering a perjury and obstruction-of-justice case against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide who testified against Donald Trump to the January 6 committee.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:08 UTC.

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