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Slander and libel is one thing
empaneling a grand jury and issuing a criminal subpoena under a gag order quite another. The best part is that even had they complied with that subpoena, you wouldn't have been able to find the person making these comments.
Also, contrary to what you assert, the First Amendment does protect, as you put it, "hateful and hurtful" speech. The law also provides for civil remedies for same, which are very distinct from a public servant using the power of his office to launch a criminal investigation. I haven't read the comments and other materials in question, but even calling someone an asshole is not grounds to empanel a grand jury.