Release of January 6 Defendants on Federal Judges' Orders Pending Supreme Court Appeal

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Some January 6 defendants are being released from prison pending an appeal in the United States Supreme Court, with judges citing the possibility of felony convictions being overturned due to the high-court review in the Fischer v. United States case. The case has implications for over 100 defendants and also affects former President Donald Trump's federal case regarding the 2020 election results.

Key Points

  • Federal judges have released some January 6 defendants pending an appeal in the Supreme Court
  • The Fischer v. United States case is central to these releases and has implications for many defendants
  • Former President Donald Trump's federal case is also impacted by the judicial scope of obstruction of an official proceeding

Pros

  • Possibility of felony convictions being overturned
  • Judges acting in response to the high-court review

Cons

  • Uncertainty for over 100 January 6 defendants
  • Implications for former President Donald Trump's federal case