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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Law

Several January 6 rioters get early releases ahead of supreme court review

Several January 6 rioters granted early release pending Supreme Court review of federal charge legality.
Issues around distinguishing between obstructing an official proceeding and misdemeanor offenses impact January 6 prosecutions. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

Special Counsel Seeks To Introduce Evidence Of That Other Time Trump Tried To Start A Riot

Prosecutors in Trump's DC election interference case intend to present evidence of Trump sowing mistrust in the election results and refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power.
The government will also highlight Trump's association with groups like the Proud Boys and his support for the January 6 rioters as evidence of his intent to obstruct Congress. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
US politics

Special Counsel Seeks To Introduce Evidence Of That Other Time Trump Tried To Start A Riot

Prosecutors in Trump's DC election interference case intend to present evidence of Trump sowing mistrust in the election results and refusing to commit to a peaceful transition of power.
The government will also highlight Trump's association with groups like the Proud Boys and his support for the January 6 rioters as evidence of his intent to obstruct Congress. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Supreme Court says prosecutors improperly charged some Jan. 6 defendants

The U.S. Supreme Court limited federal prosecutors' ability to charge Capitol riot defendants for obstructing Congress. [ more ]
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