Posted 12/13/2023, 3:32:00 PM
Supreme Court to Review Capitol Riot Charges
- Supreme Court to hear appeal that could erase 2020 Capitol riot charges, including against Trump
- Appeal concerns charge of obstruction of an official proceeding brought against 300+ defendants
- Charge stems from disruption of Congress' certification of Biden's 2020 election win
- Lower court judge had dismissed charge against 3 defendants, saying it didn't fit their conduct
- Ruling could threaten start of Trump's March 4 trial on charges related to Jan 6 riot