Longtime ally of former President Donald Trump Steve Bannon was found guilty in DC Friday on two charges of Contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Congressional subpoenas.
The political strategist now faces a minimum of 30 days in prison and a maximum sentence of two years.
Breaking: Jury finds Steve Bannon guilty on both contempt of Congress charges
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BREAKING: Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt of Congress after defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 committee. He faces up to two years in prison when he’s sentenced. https://t.co/wP0oHT2Yy4
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 22, 2022
“Bannon, 68, was convicted after a four-day trial in federal court in Washington on two counts: one for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee’s subpoena. The jury of 8 men and 4 women deliberated just under three hours,” reports the Associated Press.
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