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Obstruction of justice
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Obstruction of justice falls into the category of cover-up crimes. Other cover-up crimes include making false statements and perjury.
The Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 covers obstruction of justice.
18 USC § 1503 is the main law defining obstruction of justice in the United States. This section applies to federal or grand jury proceedings.
18 USC § 1505 applies to Congressional or federal agency investigations.
18 USC § 1512 (b) applies to witness tampering.
