QuoteA second federal judge in Washington questioned whether the lead felony charge leveled by the government against Capitol riot defendants is unconstitutionally vague, as 18 Oath Keepers accused in a conspiracy case urged the court on Wednesday to toss out a count carrying one of the heaviest penalties against them.

U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta asked how federal prosecutors distinguish felony conduct qualifying as "obstructing an official proceeding" of Congress — punishable by up to 20 years in prison — from misdemeanor offenses the government has charged others with, such as shouting to interrupt a congressional hearing.

Quote from: Sick Of Silence on September 08, 2021, 11:06:00 PMhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/second-us-judge-questions-constitutionality-of-lead-felony-charge-against-oath-keepers-in-capitol-riot/ar-AAOeO4X?li=BBnb7Kz