Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress

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Bannon found guilty of contempt of Congress

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https://www.reuters.com/legal/governmen ... 022-07-22/
Trump ex-adviser Bannon convicted of contempt of U.S. Congress

Summary

Conviction follows less than 3 hours of jury deliberations
First contempt of Congress conviction in U.S. since 1974
Defense suggested Bannon's prosecution was political

A jury found Bannon, 68, guilty of two misdemeanor counts for refusing to provide testimony or documents to the House of Representatives select committee as it scrutinizes the Jan. 6, 2021, rampage by Trump supporters who tried to upend the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Each count is punishable by 30 days to one year behind bars and a fine of $100 to $100,000. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols set an Oct. 21 sentencing date.
Now if only the judge will sentence him to the maximum. Not likely, but one can wish that there will be at least some jail time.
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