US Supreme Court narrows obstruction law in Capitol riot cases, requiring proof of document tampering or destruction.

The US Supreme Court ruled that to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction, proof of attempted document tampering or destruction must be provided. This narrowed interpretation of the obstruction law could impact hundreds of prosecutions, including the criminal case in Washington against former President Donald Trump. The court's decision affects approximately 350 people charged with obstruction in connection with the January 6th, 2021 attack on the Capitol, and could revisit other Capitol riot cases.

June 28, 2024
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