 But the judge in Brian Mock's case ruled previously that the obstruction count would not affect his sentence because he was convicted of other felonies, including assaulting police. Mock of Minneapolis is serving a 33-month sentence. Martin Kudo of Lakeville pleaded not guilty to obstructing Congress. His attorneys rejected a potential plea deal while the Supreme Court case was pending. The ruling means that Kudo now faces only misdemeanor counts. I'm Matt Sepik, Minneapolis.