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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark Sherman

Supreme Court will hear a case that could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds, including Trump

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear an appeal that could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot, including against former President Donald Trump.

The justices will review an appellate ruling that revived a charge against three defendants accused of obstruction of an official proceeding. The charge refers to the disruption of Congress' certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory over Trump.

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