US EditionAppeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
- Capitol rioter's sentence could be impacted by an appeals court ruling that "administration of justice" enhancement does not apply to interfering with electoral vote certification.
- Brock interfered with the Electoral College vote-counting process, but this did not qualify as "administration of justice" interference, according to a three-judge panel.
- Brock's attorney mentioned that the misapplied enhancement might have extended the client's sentence by approximately nine months, despite prosecutors recommending a five-year prison term.
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Judges improperly enhanced sentences of more than 100 Jan 6 rioters, appeals court rules
Judges may have improperly applied federal sentencing guidelines to more than 100 people convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol, a federal court ruled Friday.
·New York, United States
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More than 100 US Capitol rioters' sentences could be shortened, under court ruling
More than 100 people convicted of joining the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by Donald Trump's supporters could have their sentences shortened, following a federal appeals court ruling on Friday.
·New Hampshire, United States
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