Appeals court upholds trespassing charge used against hundreds of Jan. 6 defendants - UPI.com
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A divided federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., upheld a trespassing charge and conviction Tuesday against Jan. 6 defendant Couy Griffin. The charge has been used against more than 1,400 rioters at the U.S. Capitol.
  • @SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
    2•23 hours ago

    It’s worded so they have to have sworn an oath/held office prior to the insurrection to be barred for life.

    • sparky@lemmy.federate.ccA
      1•12 hours ago

      Doesn’t trump fall under this tough? He swore to uphold the constitution in his oath of office at Inauguration day.

      • @SkyezOpen@lemmy.world
        2•10 hours ago

        Yes, absolutely. I was just saying you can’t bar every mouth breather that rioted because most never held office.