or "otherwise obstructs, influences, or impedes any official proceeding, or attempts to do so"
Did old mates lawyer miss that second part? Seems to fit the description of what his client did perfectly?
The article is misleading. Specifically that “or” not being in quotes in the article.
The actual text of the statute is
Whoever knowingly alters, destroys, mutilates, conceals, covers up, falsifies, or makes a false entry in any record, document, or tangible object with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence the investigation or proper administration of any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States or any case filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both.
(Added Pub. L. 107–204, title VIII, §802(a), July 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 800 .)
That may be in favor of the asshat in question. I wouldn’t put anything past the Supreme Court at this point anyway.
I don’t know how or if I can edit my post…
I just reread my comment and I think I may have the wrong statute. Gonna go dig some more…
I don’t know how or if I can edit my post…
I just reread my comment and I think I may have the wrong statute. Gonna go dig some more…
Did old mates lawyer miss that second part? Seems to fit the description of what his client did perfectly?
The article is misleading. Specifically that “or” not being in quotes in the article.
The actual text of the statute is
That may be in favor of the asshat in question. I wouldn’t put anything past the Supreme Court at this point anyway.
I don’t know how or if I can edit my post…
I just reread my comment and I think I may have the wrong statute. Gonna go dig some more…
I don’t know how or if I can edit my post…
I just reread my comment and I think I may have the wrong statute. Gonna go dig some more…