A federal judge on Monday asserted that it is “more likely than not” that former US President Donald Trump committed crimes in his attempt to stop the certification of the 2020 election, and ruled to order the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the committee investigating the January 6 riots at the Capitol.

“Based on the evidence, the Court finds it more likely than not that President Trump corruptly attempted to obstruct the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2021,” said U.S. District Court Judge David Carter, according to The Associated Press.


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