"Appeals Court Overturns Sentencing Enhancements for Jan. 6 Rioters"

A federal appeals court panel has overturned a trial judge's decision to apply a longer sentence range to a Jan. 6 rioter, potentially leading to resentencing for many convicted rioters. The panel ruled that the rioter's actions did not amount to substantial interference with the administration of justice, but upheld his felony conviction for obstructing Congress's certification of the electoral count. The decision precedes a Supreme Court case that could impact the obstruction charge and potentially invalidate convictions against hundreds of rioters.