SCOTUS Hears Riot Appeals That May Impact Trump

NBC News reports:

The justices, in their regular private meeting to discuss which new cases to take up, are scheduled to consider three different appeals brought by defendants Joseph Fischer, Edward Lang and Garret Miller.

The three men are seeking to dismiss a charge accusing them of obstructing an official proceeding, namely the certification by Congress of President Joe Biden’s election victory, which was disrupted by a mob of Trump supporters.

Trump has been charged with the same offense, as well as others, in his federal election interference case. As a result, whether the court takes up the appeals or rejects them could affect his case.

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The Supreme Court is set to consider for the first time whether to hear appeals brought by people charged with offenses relating to the Jan. 6 riot in cases that could have a major impact on the criminal prosecution of former President Trump. https://t.co/U3VggPlkYt

— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 1, 2023