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Some 124 crimes across 80 laws criminalise obstructing a public officer, often without clearly defining what causes "obstruction".

Cross was charged with assault by a public officer in 2023, after the Times published video of the violent incident, which took place inside Camp Kilpatrick in Malibu in 2020.

Stanley was charged in June 2023 with conspiracy to commit a felony, hindering apprehension or punishment of a criminal, reckless conduct and violation of oath by a public officer.

He was found guilty of one count of resisting a public officer in February 2022 and ultimately sentenced to one day in jail, Hicks said.

The charges against him include impersonating a public officer, forgery, false statements and writings, and attempting to file false documents.