Evidence that federal investigators have collected amid their criminal probe into the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol could result in sedition charges, the federal prosecutor who is leading the investigation said in a recent interview. Michael Sherwin, the former acting U.S. attorney in Washington, told CBS News’s 60 Minutes that the evidence obtained by federal investigators so far would likely allow the federal government to prove cases of sedition against some individuals. Under federal law, sedition includes a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government, or to oppose the authority by force, or prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States. These charges carry a penalty of up to 20 years imprisonment. “I personally believe the evidence is trending towards that, and probably meets those elements,” Sherwin said. “I believe the facts do support those charges. And I think that, as we go forward, more facts will support that.” …