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SCOTUS J6 Obstruction Arguments & NatCon Shutdown Efforts | 4.17.24

Apr 17, 2024
14:45
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SCOTUS hearings on J6 obstruction charges, Manhattan DA scrutiny, Brussels conservative event shutdown. Legal debates, political criticisms, European response to controversial conference.
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  • SCOTUS considers impact of obstruction charges on J6 defendants, potential implications for legal precedent.
  • Scrutiny on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's handling of Trump case, concerns over alleged double standard and political motives.

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Supreme Court's Review of January 6 Cases

The podcast discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments on whether January 6th defendants can be charged with obstruction for their involvement in the Capitol riot. The case revolves around interpreting a statute that applies to obstruction of an official proceeding, carrying up to 20 years in prison. The court's decision could impact hundreds of detainees and sentenced rioters, including former President Trump who faces similar charges.

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