Former Trump political adviser Steve Bannon is convicted of criminal contempt of Congress. 'The defendant chose allegiance to Donald Trump over compliance with the law,' said the Assistant U.S. Attorney in closing arguments:
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon, center, speaks with reporters as he departs federal court on Friday, July 22, 2022, in Washington. Accompanying Bannon are his attorneys David Schoen, left, and M. Evan Corcoran. Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump, was found guilty of criminal contempt of Congress charges.
Bannon had broadcast his defiance on the social media site Gettr, prosecutors said, posting that he told lawmakers he would"NOT comply" on Oct. 8, 2021, after the first committee deadline had passed. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols cast doubt on the privilege claim and Trump's own lawyer suggested that it would not cover Bannon's wholesale refusal to cooperate with the House Select Committee.
"The only person who is making this case about politics is the defendant and he is doing it to distract and confuse you," Gaston said."Don't let him." Outside the building, Bannon thanked the judge and jurors for their service but blasted members of the House Select Committee for conducting what he called a"show trial." Bannon also vowed to appeal, saying the legal conflict was nowhere near complete.His attorney David Schoen pointed out that Judge Nichols had disagreed with legal precedent that cut off some of Bannon's trial defenses, but said the appeals court could well take another look when the case arrived there.
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