Trump could be shielded from Jan. 6 charges thanks to decades-old precedent

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Trump could be shielded from Jan. 6 charges thanks to decades-old precedent
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Trump has said that he never incited violence during his rally speech and subsequent actions on January 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot.

The January 6 House Select Committee this week issuedat the culmination of its investigation into his actions regarding the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The referrals were for obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., conspiracy to make a false statement and to"incite,""assist," or"aid or comfort" an insurrection. Trump's legal team could use the First Amendment's free speech protection as a defense if charges are brought.for decades, and there are limitations on when it can be criminalized. From the 1969 case, the Supreme Court follows a two-fold rule when dealing with speech.

Former President Donald Trump speaks during an event at his Mar-a-Lago home on November 15, 2022, in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump has continued to say that he never incited violence on January 6, 2021.On January 6, after Trump delivered a Save America rally speech, rioters descended on the U.S. Capitol.

and referenced the stolen election. Trump continues to argue that what he said that day was protected by the First Amendment.published an article on Tuesday that said to overcome the First Amendment defense, prosecution must look at the overall actions Trump took that day rather than his words at the rally.

The article said Trump's defense could continue to argue protection by the First Amendment. Although he called for his supporters to"fight" many times in his speech, it could be argued that the word was purely metaphorical as Trump didn't specifically demand his supporters partake in violence. Trump urged his supporters to avoid violence and to march"peacefully and patriotically," making it a difficult argument that he explicitly requested lawless action.

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