"Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Defendants"
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A federal appeals court overturned a sentencing enhancement used against Jan. 6 defendants, potentially leading to over 100 convicted rioters being resentenced. The decision may impact plea negotiations and add to the workload of prosecutors and courts. The ruling could also affect former President Donald Trump's case, as he faces similar charges. The Supreme Court will review the obstruction charge, which could have implications for hundreds of Jan. 6 cases and Trump's legal battles.
Topics:nation#federal-appeals-court#jan-6-riot#legal-politics#obstruction-of-congress#sentencing-enhancement#supreme-court
- Appeals court ruling means over 100 Jan. 6 rioters may be resentenced The Washington Post
- Some Jan. 6 sentences were improperly enhanced, appeals court rules POLITICO
- Appeals court rules some Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendants improperly sentenced over 'interference' Fox News
- Judges Force Court to Give Capitol Rioter Lesser Sentence Newsweek
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