Supreme Court to Review Key Charge Used in Jan. 6 Prosecutions
• Supreme Court to hear case challenging DOJ's interpretation of "obstruction of an official proceeding" charge used in many Jan 6 cases
• Ruling could affect prosecutions and convictions of hundreds of Capitol riot defendants
• Defendants already convicted and sentenced have likely waived rights to challenge obstruction charge
• Pending cases that challenge scope of obstruction charge may be more influenced by Supreme Court decision
• Some experts say ruling against DOJ would benefit defendants seeking resentencing or retrials, while others see more limited impact