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law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Impact on Jan. 6 Riot Prosecutions Under Scrutiny"

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is concerned about the federal government's use of an obstruction law to prosecute a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant, which could impact President Trump's separate election interference case. The case involves whether the law can be applied to those engaged in "assaultive conduct" during the riot, with justices expressing concerns about the law's broad application. The ruling's implications could affect Trump's obstruction charge, and the court is expected to debate whether Trump enjoys absolute immunity from prosecution for conduct in office related to overturning the 2020 election results.

via Fox News|
#capitol-riot#jan-6#law-and-politics
us-supreme-court-capitol-riot-trump1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Leanings on Jan. 6 Rioter Obstruction Case and Trump Implications"

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism toward an obstruction charge brought by the Justice Department against a Capitol rioter, Joseph Fischer, with potential implications for the prosecution of Donald Trump. The case involves the application of an obstruction provision in the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the justices signaled concerns about its broad interpretation. The ruling, expected by the end of June, could impact the prosecution of other Jan. 6 defendants and Trump's obstruction-related charges.

via Reuters|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#jan-6
law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Obstruction Arguments Raise Stakes for Trump and Rioters"

The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled potential concerns with the Justice Department's use of a felony charge against January 6 rioters, which could impact over 350 cases. The decision, expected by July, may also affect the federal election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. The court's liberal justices appeared to support the broad interpretation of the federal obstruction law, while conservative justices raised hypothetical scenarios and questioned the law's application to other protests. Justice Clarence Thomas, whose wife attended the January 6 rally, participated in the arguments despite calls for recusal.

via CNN|
#capitol-riot#january-6#justice-department
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Weighs Impact of Obstruction Law in Jan. 6 Case"

The Supreme Court is divided over the obstruction charge in the Jan. 6 case, which may impact Trump and the rioters. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the 2020 election and the Capitol attack, and the trial date has been postponed while his claim of presidential immunity is on appeal. The special counsel's office is investigating whether Trump or his associates violated the law in relation to the transfer of power after the 2020 election. Despite facing multiple indictments, Trump is still allowed to run for president.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#jan-6-case#obstruction-charge
law-and-politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Jan. 6 Case: Impact on Trump and Rioters"

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about the validity of an obstruction law used against one-fourth of the defendants charged in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, a decision that could potentially benefit Donald Trump. Former police officer Joseph Fischer is challenging the law, arguing that it targets document shredding, not blocking a meeting. The outcome could impact over 300 defendants, with some already being released pending appeals. Additionally, the law is also relevant to Trump's federal election interference case, as two of the charges against him rely on the same law being challenged.

via USA TODAY|
#capitol-attack#donald-trump#jan-6-defendants
politics1 year ago

"Supreme Court Considers Jan. 6 Obstruction Charges, Impact on Trump"

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether the federal obstruction charge can be used against January 6 rioters, a case that could also impact former President Donald Trump's legal troubles. The charge, which can add up to 20 years to a prison sentence, has significant ramifications for both the defendants and the Justice Department. The court's decision may also affect Trump's separate state charges in New York. The case revolves around the interpretation of a law enacted in 2002 and its application to the Capitol attack, with potential political implications and consequences for future cases.

via CNN|
#capitol-attack#donald-trump#january-6-riot
politics1 year ago

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

The Supreme Court is considering a case involving Joseph Fischer, a Jan. 6 defendant charged with obstructing an official proceeding, as Trump's legal team argues for presidential immunity. The law in question, Title 18, Section 1512(c)(2), criminalizes efforts to obstruct official proceedings, and about 330 Jan. 6 defendants have been charged under this law. Fischer's lawyers argue that the law's scope is limited to evidence tampering and should not apply to his actions. The outcome of this case could impact Trump's legal defense, as he faces similar charges related to his efforts to overturn the election results.

via NBC News|
#capitol-riot#jan-6#obstruction-charge
politics1 year ago

"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|
#donald-trump#jan-6-capitol-attack#joseph-fischer
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Supreme Court's Impact on Jan. 6 Rioter Cases"

Federal judges have started granting early release pending appeal to some Jan. 6 riot defendants who challenged their sentences, even as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments on the legality of a key charge brought against them. The charge in question is whether obstructing Congress’s election certification vote is legally sound. If the Supreme Court rules against the charge, it could impact over 100 cases and have implications for the election interference case against Trump. Some defendants have already been released early, and the Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments next week.

via The Washington Post|
#capitol-attack#early-release#jan-6-riot
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court's Jan. 6 decision could have far-reaching implications for Trump and rioters

The Supreme Court has agreed to review a case involving a charge of obstructing an official proceeding related to the January 6 riot, which could have implications for hundreds of individuals arrested that day, including former President Donald Trump. The charge pertains to the interference with the congressional vote to verify the 2020 election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith has also brought an obstruction charge against Trump in his DC criminal trial. The Supreme Court's decision could impact the breadth of the charge and potentially affect Trump's trial, which is currently scheduled to begin on March 4, 2024. A ruling is not expected until next summer.

via FOX 13 Tampa|
#criminal-cases#donald-trump#jan-6-riot
politics2 years ago

US Supreme Court Could Bolster Trump's Election-Interference Case

The US Supreme Court's decision to take up a case linked to the January 6 attack on the Capitol could have significant implications for the criminal case against Donald Trump and other defendants. The court will consider whether federal prosecutors can charge January 6 riot defendants with obstructing an official proceeding of Congress, a charge also filed against Trump in his election-interference case. The ruling could potentially delay Trump's trial and invalidate convictions against rioters involved in the Capitol attack. The case's outcome will determine the viability of the obstruction charge against Trump and may impact other general conspiracy charges. The Supreme Court's previous skepticism towards broad conspiracy arguments by federal prosecutors raises questions about the justice department's use of the obstruction statute in January 6 cases.

via The Guardian US|
#capitol-attack#donald-trump#election-interference
law-and-politics2 years ago

Supreme Court to Rule on Key Obstruction Charge in Trump's Jan. 6 Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will determine whether the government can charge defendants involved in the Capitol attack under a federal law that makes it a crime to obstruct an official congressional proceeding. The ruling could impact the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and hundreds of others charged in connection with the January 6th assault. The decision may delay Trump's trial and potentially limit efforts to hold him accountable for the violence. It could also invalidate convictions already secured against rioters. Defense lawyers argue that the obstruction charge has been overused and improperly applied to the Capitol attack. The Supreme Court's ruling, expected in June, could have significant implications for the ongoing cases.

via The New York Times|
#capitol-attack#donald-trump#law-and-politics
law-and-politics2 years ago

Supreme Court to Decide on Jan. 6 Obstruction Charge Challenge

The US Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether a man involved in the January 6 Capitol assault can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, a case that could have implications for the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The case involves defendant Joseph Fischer, who was indicted on seven charges following the riot. Legal experts suggest that Trump's lawyers could argue that the court's move should delay the start of his Washington trial on election subversion charges. The Supreme Court's action may affect Trump's case, but typically, the court reviewing an issue in one case would not pause a separate case that raises the same issue.

via Reuters.com|
#donald-trump#jan-6-capitol-assault#law-and-politics
us-politics2 years ago

Supreme Court to Rule on Key Obstruction Charge in Trump's Jan. 6 Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the government can charge defendants involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol under a federal law that makes it a crime to obstruct an official congressional proceeding. The ruling could impact the cases of hundreds of individuals charged in connection with the attack, including former President Donald J. Trump. The decision may delay Trump's trial and potentially invalidate convictions already secured against his followers. The court's ruling could severely limit efforts to hold Trump accountable for the violence.

via The New York Times|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#jan-6-attack
politics2 years ago

Supreme Court to Review Capitol Riot Charges, Including Trump's Prosecution

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal that could potentially dismiss hundreds of charges related to the Capitol riot, including those against former President Donald Trump. The appeal challenges the obstruction of an official proceeding charge, which is one of the counts brought against Trump in the case accusing him of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results. The court's decision could impact the start of Trump's trial, currently scheduled for March 4. The justices are also considering whether Trump can be prosecuted for actions taken within his role as president. Arguments will be heard in March or April, with a decision expected by early summer. Over 300 defendants have been charged with obstruction in the federal prosecution following the January 6, 2021 insurrection.

via The Associated Press|
#capitol-riot#donald-trump#joe-biden