AheadpennsylvaniaOral arguments began in the Supreme Court today (16th) in the case filed by police officer Joseph Fisher (Fisher vs. US). The outcome of the judge’s decision will affect the former president.trumpThe federal criminal case, along with more than 350 defendants charged with similar crimes for participating in the Capitol riots.
After participating in the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, Fischer was charged with obstruction of an official proceeding and faced up to 20 years in prison. However, Fischer argued that when he arrived at the Capitol, Congress had already adjourned for its agenda. Fischer also said he was in the Capitol for less than four minutes and entered the building less than 25 feet.
Federal prosecutors presented evidence that Fischer had sent a text message to his police superiors on the evening of January 5, warning that the upcoming event could involve violence. The text message said protesters could “draw Democrats onto the streets for a public trial.” Cell phone selfie video shows Fischer yelling “move forward” before running into the Capitol. The grand jury indicted Fischer on seven counts, including obstruction of an official proceeding, assault and disorderly conduct.
Prosecutors focused on “obstruction”, while Fischer argued that so-called “official proceedings” had been postponed and the obstruction charge did not apply.
The crime charged against Trump by special prosecutor Jack Smith is obstruction of official business. More than 350 people who participated in the Capitol riots, including Jacob Anthony Chansley, who calls himself the “QAnon Shaman”, are under arrest in the Supreme Court’s decision. There could be a huge indirect chain reaction on “Fisher v. United States” Is.
University of Pennsylvania Law School professor Claire Finkelstein said if the Supreme Court rules, CNN reportedMinistry of JusticeImproper interpretation of the crime of obstruction of government proceedings would cause serious political damage. Finkelstein pointed out that the case of Fisher v. United States highlights the need for the judicial system to speak with a unified stance and actually act according to the law.
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