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obstruction

[uhb-struhk-shuhn] / əbˈstrʌk ʃən /


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The DOJ is purportedly seeking to charge the nonprofit with money laundering and obstruction.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

In 2023 he was impeached by the Republican-led state House of Representatives on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Castillero and Martinsen were both also convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

She faces sentencing in September, with a maximum penalty of almost 200 years in prison — up to 20 years for each count of wire fraud and 5 years for each count of obstruction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Easier to plan an obstruction to a sunrise or a hurricane.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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