US Supreme Court raises bar for obstruction charges, siding with Jan. 6 rioters

The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that had enabled prosecutors to pursue  charges of obstruction against defendants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol siege. The high court's new ruling could have implications for the federal criminal case against former president Donald Trump related to the riots, which aimed to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election. 

Jun 28, 2024 - 17:00
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US Supreme Court raises bar for obstruction charges, siding with Jan. 6 rioters
The US Supreme Court on Friday overturned a lower court ruling that had enabled prosecutors to pursue  charges of obstruction against defendants in the January 6, 2021 Capitol siege. The high court's new ruling could have implications for the federal criminal case against former president Donald Trump related to the riots, which aimed to overturn his loss in the 2020 presidential election. 

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