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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

The two men held by police over the incident have been arrested on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business, according to local media.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“An obstruction of justice charge is a felony. An obstruction of justice is when you have information and you don’t provide that information.”

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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