Supreme Court rules for Jan. 6 Defendant challenging obstruction charge
SUMMARY
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of former police officer Joseph Fischer, who contested an obstruction charge stemming from his involvement in the January 6th Capitol riot. The court ruled that the law he was charged under, part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, pertains specifically to tampering with physical evidence. The case was remanded to lower courts to determine if Fischer can still be prosecuted under this revised interpretation. This decision potentially benefits former President Donald Trump, facing similar charges. The ruling could also affect 247 similar cases related to January 6th.
