Posted 12/11/2023, 7:11:41 PM
Supreme Court Delays Decision on Key Jan. 6 Charges, Raising Questions About Riot Prosecutions
- Supreme Court has relisted 3 petitions related to Jan 6 Capitol riot prosecutions, delaying a decision and raising questions
- Petitions challenge Justice Dept's interpretation of "obstruction of an official proceeding" charge used against hundreds
- If Court strikes down charge, it could upend hundreds of cases
- Decision to relist could mean Court will take up issue but is unclear
- If Court reverses rioters' convictions, logic might also apply to Trump's case, chipping away at charges