Supreme Court Weighs Obstruction Charge's Impact on Capitol Riot Cases
• Supreme Court is hearing a case involving the "obstruction of an official proceeding" charge used in Capitol riot cases • A Capitol riot sentencing was delayed due to the Supreme Court case, as the charge is being appealed • The case stems from a Capitol riot defendant's appeal of the obstruction charge • A ruling against the obstruction charge could impact other riot cases where defendants were convicted of it • The ruling could also affect the criminal case against former President Trump related to the Capitol riot