22-842
Fischer v. United States
22-842D.C. CircuitArgued Apr 16, 2024Decided Jun 28, 2024Decided
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsApr 16, 2024
Opinion IssuedJun 28, 2024
What's this case about?
Whether the D.C. Circuit erred in construing 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2) to criminalize acts unrelated to investigations and evidence.
What are the basics?
The Court narrowly interpreted 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), which criminalizes obstructing official proceedings. The statute requires that the defendant have impaired the availability or integrity of records, documents, or objects used in the proceeding.
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