Grand Jury Declines to Indict Six Democratic Lawmakers Over Video

A federal grand jury in Washington declined on Tuesday to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video they produced urging U.S. military personnel to resist unlawful orders and adhere to established protocols, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The investigation stemmed from a 90-second video released in November, in which the lawmakers, all with prior experience in the military or intelligence agencies, encouraged service members to follow their oath to the Constitution and reject directives they deemed illegal. The group included Senators Mark Kelly of Arizona and Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, as well as Representatives Jason Crow of Colorado, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire and Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania. The Justice Department launched the probe shortly after the video's release, and the FBI began contacting the lawmakers that month to arrange interviews.

Details of the grand jury proceedings remain limited. It was not immediately clear whether prosecutors sought indictments against all six individuals or the specific charges under consideration. The decision marks the latest instance in which a Washington grand jury has...