MSNBC The Rachel Maddow Show December 16, 2021 05:16:00
There are several obstruction statutes in the criminal code but the one deployed by prosecutors in january six cases thus far, meaning among the rioters thus far, have been the obstruction statute that is among the most severe that carries a whopping 20-year maximum sentence. some january six defendants have challenged the justice department claim that the january 6th session of congress meets the legal definition of an official proceeding. but a trump appointed federal judge -- rejected that claim in a recent opinion. courts have long held that congress is not permitted to investigate for the...
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