"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Decision: Impact on Rioters and Sentences"

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether the federal charge of obstruction, carrying a 20-year maximum penalty, was improperly applied to Jan. 6 rioters. The decision could impact the convictions and pending charges of over 100 rioters, as well as potentially affect Donald Trump's trial. The case revolves around the interpretation of a statute enacted after the Enron scandal, with defense lawyers arguing that prosecutors overreached. The court's ruling, expected in late June, may have political implications and could limit prosecutorial discretion.