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.
Jan. 6 Rioters Could See Charges and Convictions Lessened or Even Dropped After SCOTUS Ruling
HeadlineJul 17, 2024