Posted 12/13/2023, 5:20:50 PM
Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Charge Used Against Capitol Riot Defendants
- Supreme Court agreed to hear Fischer v. United States, a Capitol riot case challenging "obstruction of an official proceeding" charge
- This charge has been used against hundreds of Jan 6 defendants, so a ruling against govt could impact many cases
- Case could affect criminal case against Trump, but unclear how and when
- Judge may delay Trump's March trial until Court rules on Fischer
- Ruling could strike down obstruction charge or affect jury instructions, impacting many riot cases