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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Supreme Court Considers Jan. 6 Obstruction Case with Potential Impact on Trump"

The Supreme Court is considering whether participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, a case that may impact former President Donald Trump's election interference prosecution. Defendant Joseph Fischer, a former police officer, is seeking to dismiss the charge against him, arguing that the law does not apply to his alleged conduct. A ruling in his favor could potentially benefit Trump, who also faces charges under the same law. The outcome of this case may have significant implications for the prosecution of individuals involved in the Capitol riot and for Trump's legal challenges.

via NBC News|

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politics1 year ago•6 min saved

"Supreme Court's Impact on Jan. 6 Rioter Convictions and Trump's Fate"

Former police officer Joseph Fischer is urging the Supreme Court to throw out the obstruction charge filed against him for his involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, arguing that the statute was intended for document shredding, not disrupting Congress. The case could impact one-fourth of the Jan. 6 defendants and has implications for Trump's election interference case. Government lawyers argue that the obstruction charge is a catchall covering the interruption of official meetings, while judges have begun ordering the early release of Jan. 6 prisoners appealing the same charge. The case could also affect Trump's immunity from federal charges, as two of the charges in his election interference case rely on portions of the same statute being challenged.

via USA TODAY|

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