Justices' Obstruction Ruling Clears Venue-Challenge Path

Liz Aloi wrote an article entitled "Justices' Obstruction Ruling Clears Venue-Challenge Path" for Law360 that discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Abouammo v. U.S., which held that venue for prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. § 1519 is proper only where a defendant falsified a document, not where the obstructed investigation was located. The article examines the Court's rejection of venue theories based on intent or investigative effects, emphasizing that venue must be tied to a defendant's conduct. Liz explains the ruling's significant implications for federal prosecutors and defense counsel, particularly in challenging venue in obstruction-related cases.

Read the full article.