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As noted by the linked page those are minimum requirements. The relevant law regarding obstruction [0] is USC 18 §1505 [1]. It isn't immediately obvious to me that it was violated.

The first paragraph only appears to apply to physical evidence. The second paragraph appears to require more than merely assisting someone.

> Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication

The latter two obviously don't apply so that only leaves the former. Did the judge act "corruptly"?

The other law cited in the complaint is USC 18 §1071 [2] and the question would be if leading someone to an alternate pathway constitutes either harboring or concealing the individual. I don't feel like letting someone out my backdoor constitutes "concealing" a person as the term is commonly used. As an example, hiding someone in a closet and then telling the officers that he isn't in the building would obviously qualify.

[0] https://static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics/documenttools/3d022b74...

[1] https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1505

[2] https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1071