Posted on 03/01/2024 11:28:17 AM PST by paltz
A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that an enhancement charge used against Jan. 6 defendants to lengthen their sentences couldn’t apply to the Capitol protest.
In a unanimous opinion from the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Judge Patricia Millett, an Obama appointee, said prosecutors’ use of a “substantial interference with the administration of justice” charge to enhance the prison sentence of Larry Brock was too broad.
“We hold that the ‘administration of justice’ enhancement does not apply to interference with the legislative process of certifying electoral votes,” wrote Judge Millett....
The ruling could affect other Jan. 6 defendants who have faced the same sentencing enhancement the appeals court now deems unlawful.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
It’s a big deal, far too late.
Amazing considering this court
You can sue govt but it’s a process
Suing individual officers is a non starter usually they are indemnified
Not sure about appointees
Four maybe five are republican potus appointed out of 15
I think nine of remaining are Obama or Biden appointees
It’s amazing honestly
I’m surprised at first glance of the ruling
I need to comb the detail
I’ll look when I have time. I thought Trump appointed 3 or 4 to DC appeals. In any case a decent judgement.
Obamaite figures it is worth reducing sentences at her level, rather than having a conservative SCOTUS perhaps incorporate other J6 cases, and issue a larger smackdown on Federal prosecutorial overreach. Weak sauce.
Was the enhanced sentencing related to enhanced interrogation?
And when will the political prisoners get the chance to share their stories?
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