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Jan. 6 Rioters Could See Charges and Convictions Lessened or Even Dropped After SCOTUS Ruling

HeadlineJul 17, 2024

Federal prosecutors have started to offer new plea deals and drop more serious charges against January 6 insurrectionists following last month’s Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of felony obstruction of Congress charges against a rioter. Those expected to benefit include members of the extreme-right Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. Over 250 January 6 defendants could seek to vacate their obstruction convictions or charges. Many of them, however, were also charged with other felonies.

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