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Supreme Court Overturns Twitter Manager’s Obstruction Conviction

6/12/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court reversed Ahmad Abouammo’s obstruction conviction, saying statute requires the trial where false document was produced in Seattle and that California venue was improper.
Prosecutors say Abouammo, a Twitter partnerships manager for the Middle East and North Africa, gave Saudi officials details on two dissidents for $42,000 watch and two $100,000 transfers.
He submitted a fabricated invoice to FBI agent in Seattle, leading to the obstruction charge.

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The U.S. Supreme Court reversed Ahmad Abouammo’s obstruction conviction, saying statute requires the trial where false document was produced in Seattle and that California venue was improper.
Prosecutors say Abouammo, a Twitter partnerships manager for the Middle East and North Africa, gave Saudi officials details on two dissidents for $42,000 watch and two $100,000 transfers.
He submitted a fabricated invoice to FBI agent in Seattle, leading to the obstruction charge.