Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon offers remarks to reporters as he arrives for the third day of his trial for contempt of Congress at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington, DC, Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Credit: Rod Lamkey / CNP/Sipa USA
Steve Bannon trial for contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The verdict was handed down on Friday after a trial in federal court in Washington. He was charged in a two-count indictment. One count was for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other was for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena. The 68-year-old Bannon faces up to two years in federal prison when he’s sentenced. Each count carries a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail.
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