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Judge acquits Brad Lander of obstruction charges related to immigration court protest

Brad Lander, a Democratic congressional candidate, was acquitted by a judge of obstruction charges stemming from a protest at a New York immigration court. Federal prosecutors alleged he obstructed an elevator for 20 to 25 minutes, but the judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support the claim.

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Brad Lander, a Democratic congressional candidate, was acquitted by a judge of obstruction charges stemming from a protest at a New York immigration court. Federal prosecutors alleged he obstructed an elevator for 20 to 25 minutes, but the judge ruled there was not enough evidence to support the claim.

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Judge acquits Democratic congressional candidate arrested at New York immigration court protest

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Judge acquits Brad Lander of obstruction charges related to immigration court protest