Appeals Court Upholds Broad Use of Obstruction Law in Trump and Jan. 6 Cases
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Appeals court upheld broad use of obstruction law used against Trump and Jan. 6 defendants. Important for hundreds of prosecutions.
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Judges ruled 2-1 that acting "corruptly" has numerous meanings, rejecting limitations sought by defendants.
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Majority said interfering in 2020 election certification to get Trump declared winner could support conviction.
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Dissenting judge argued for narrower definition, saying it should require seeking financial or professional benefit.
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Ruling likely to be appealed further, but milestone upholding obstruction charges like Trump's.
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