The Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that federal prosecutors might have gone too far in bringing obstruction charges against participants of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.
The decision came after the justices heard arguments from a former Pennsylvania police officer, Joseph Fischer, who was indicted for his role in disrupting Congress’ certification of President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory. The Associated Press said about 170 of those Jan. 6 defendants charged with obstruction have been convicted, most of whom entered the Senate chamber or offices of Congress members during the riot. Many had their sentences delayed until the high court ruling.
According to The Associated Press, Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought forth the obstruction charges against Trump in a federal court in Washington, D.C., has argued that the charges against him are valid regardless of the Supreme Court’s ruling.
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