"Appeals Court Decision Could Impact Hundreds of Jan. 6 Rioter Cases"
A federal appeals court overturned a portion of a Jan. 6 defendant's sentence, potentially affecting over 100 related cases, ruling that the "enhanced" sentencing for "substantial interference with the administration of justice" did not apply to Congress's role in the electoral certification process. The decision could lead to resentencing for defendants with similar sentences. More than 1,300 individuals have been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 riot, with former President Donald Trump also facing an obstruction charge. The Supreme Court is set to decide on a separate Jan. 6 defendant's appeal related to obstruction charges, which will impact other defendants accused of similar offenses.