In this instance, however, you cannot claim that administration officials implicated in alleged criminal activities were not covered by the relevant statute.

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As the managers stated in their presentation, there are two relevant obstruction of justice statutes: 18 USC 1503, which is the general obstruction of justice statute, and 18 USC 1512, the more specific statute which prohibits witness tampering.

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