All articles tagged with #prosecutorial overreach
In Washington, grand jurors have repeatedly refused to indict residents involved in cases related to President Trump's crackdown, signaling possible protest against perceived prosecutorial overreach and politicization, leading to dismissals and tensions between judiciary and prosecutors.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether the federal charge of obstruction, carrying a 20-year maximum penalty, was improperly applied to Jan. 6 rioters. The decision could impact the convictions and pending charges of over 100 rioters, as well as potentially affect Donald Trump's trial. The case revolves around the interpretation of a statute enacted after the Enron scandal, with defense lawyers arguing that prosecutors overreached. The court's ruling, expected in late June, may have political implications and could limit prosecutorial discretion.
A Manhattan judge has refused to dismiss bribery and other charges against Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, rejecting the argument that they violate constitutional protections for members of Congress. Menendez's lawyers had claimed that prosecutors were criminalizing normal legislative activity, but the ruling did not address other grounds cited by the senator. Menendez could appeal the decision, potentially delaying his trial scheduled to begin on May 6.