Ex-Judge Says 4th Circ. Ruling Undercuts Obstruction Charge
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A former judge argues that a 4th Circuit ruling should undermine an obstruction charge. The ruling was made in a separate case involving a Salvadoran man.
Introduction
A former Wisconsin state judge who directed a defendant away from her courtroom to evade immigration agents told a federal court that a recent Fourth Circuit ruling overturning a Salvadoran man's obstruction conviction in a separate case should erode the basis for her own conviction.
Fourth Circuit Ruling
The Fourth Circuit ruling was made in the case of a Salvadoran man who was charged with obstruction of justice. The ruling states that the prosecution did not provide sufficient evidence to support the charge.
Impact on Former Judge's Case
The former judge argues that the Fourth Circuit ruling should impact her own case, as the charges against her are also related to obstruction of justice. The judge claims that the Fourth Circuit ruling undermines the basis for her own conviction and that she should be acquitted.
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Source: law360.com