The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to weigh in on a Jan. 6 rioters' case disputing an obstruction charge that could have implications for one of former President Donald Trump's criminal cases.
The justices agreed to review a lower court's ruling that revived a charge against three defendants accused of obstructing an official proceeding.
That charge refers to the disruption of Congress’ certification of Joe Biden's 2020 presidential election victory over Trump.
Special Counsel Jack Smith also brought an obstruction charge against Trump, among four counts brought against the 2024 Republican primary frontrunner. Trump's trial in that case is slated to begin March 4, but the Supreme Court's decision to hear this case could impact Trump's trial start date.
