Former Trump Adviser Steve Bannon Found Guilty on Two Contempt of Congress Charges
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Former Trump Adviser , Steve Bannon Found Guilty , on Two Contempt of Congress Charges.
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
The trial featured testimony from
just two government witnesses.
The defendant chose
allegiance to Donald Trump
over compliance with the law, Molly Gaston, Assistant U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Bannon reportedly offered no defense in the case. .
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Bannon faces monetary fines
and potential jail time when
he is sentenced on October 21
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
On July 22, a federal jury convicted former
Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two
counts of criminal contempt of Congress.
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .
The trial featured testimony from
just two government witnesses.
The defendant chose
allegiance to Donald Trump
over compliance with the law, Molly Gaston, Assistant U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Bannon reportedly offered no defense in the case. .
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance
on the social media site Gettr, posting
that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide
documents to the January 6 committee
and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear
before the House Select Committee to
give testimony and provide documents.
His refusal to do so was deliberate
and now a jury has found that
he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly
vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal
showdown was far from over.
Bannon faces monetary fines
and potential jail time when
he is sentenced on October 21