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New York Post
2 months ago
New York Mets

Mets 'have to be more conscious of' obstruction rule after Joey Wendle play

Wendle faced obstruction call due to stricter enforcement by MLB, leading to a run for the Nationals.
Mets' middle infielders adjusting by refining tags and avoiding blocking baserunners by following running lanes marked in the dirt. [ more ]
emptywheel
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Gaps in David Weiss' Belated Indictment of Alexander Smirnov - emptywheel

The informant behind an FD-1023 used to justify the investigation into Hunter and Joe Biden has been indicted for false statement and obstruction.
The indictment alleges that the informant lied about his meetings with Burisma and what Burisma officials told him. [ more ]
emptywheel
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

DOJ Will Show that Trump's Campaign Intended to Cause a Riot at TCF Center in Detroit - emptywheel

Evidence of an effort to obstruct the vote count in Detroit will be introduced in Trump's DC case.
The evidence includes text messages from a Trump campaign employee encouraging rioting and obstruction. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Canada news

Trans Mountain mulling how to remove 'obstruction' causing newest construction delay | CBC News

Trans Mountain pipeline is facing unexpected construction challenges in British Columbia.
The company is working to remove an obstruction discovered while attempting to pull a section of pipe into the hole. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
US Elections

What a Trump Nomination Means

Republicans are fully aware of Trump's destructive policies, but are still supporting him in 2024.
GOP leaders are blocking attempts to provide aid to Ukraine and other important issues.
There is a lack of opposition within the Republican Party towards Trump. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
US Elections

What a Trump Nomination Means

Republicans are fully aware of Trump's destructive policies, but are still supporting him in 2024.
GOP leaders are blocking attempts to provide aid to Ukraine and other important issues.
There is a lack of opposition within the Republican Party towards Trump. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
New York City

Rabbinical students found hiding 'inside a hole' refused to leave illegal synagogue tunnel despite NYPD orders: court docs

Four rabbinical students were found hiding in a tunnel under a historic Brooklyn synagogue, refusing to come out despite police orders.
The students were charged with obstruction and criminal mischief for damaging the synagogue wall and tunneling their way into the sanctuary. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee
5 months ago
California

YouTuber who staged California plane crash gets 6 months in prison for obstructing investigation

An influencer who staged a plane crash for a YouTube video has been sentenced to six months in federal prison.
He pleaded guilty to one count of obstruction for destroying the wreckage. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
US politics

Jack Smith using decade-old Trump tweets as "record" of "baseless" fraud claims

Special counsel plans to present evidence of Trump's false claims about electoral fraud since 2012 in the federal 2020 election case.
The evidence is meant to show Trump's motive, intent, and plan to obstruct the certification of the 2020 election results. [ more ]
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