Supreme Court Justices Question Use of Obstruction Statute in Capitol Riot Case – Could Impact Trump’s Election Interference Charges!
Washington, DC – Supreme Court justices voiced concerns on Tuesday regarding the Justice Department’s utilization of an obstruction statute in prosecuting individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack. This case holds implications for the election interference charges against former President Donald Trump. During the hearing, the justices reviewed an appeal brought by former police officer Joseph Fischer, challenging a charge of obstructing an official proceeding. The specific proceeding in question was the certification of …