Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction

Supreme Court makes it harder to charge Capitol riot defendants with obstruction

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The video discusses the Sarbanes-Oxley statute and its application in various legal cases, focusing on Joseph Fisher's case. Fisher, a former police officer, was charged with obstruction related to the January 6th events. His attorneys argued successfully at the Supreme Court that he did not interfere with any investigation, leading to a potential dismissal of charges. The video also explores the implications of this ruling on other cases, including those involving former President Donald Trump. The Sarbanes-Oxley law, created after the Enron scandal, aims to prevent document destruction during investigations. The video concludes with a brief mention of future legal cases.

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