October 22, 2022
Decoding the sentencing of Steve Bannon and the subpoena to President Trump
By Rajan Laad
Just yesterday, former Trump adviser and campaign strategist Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in jail following his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. Bannon was ordered to pay a fine of $6,500.
Bannon was subpoenaed by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 incident for records and testimony in September of last year.
However, Bannon defied a subpoena and refused to comply with the House committee.
Biden’s Justice Department recommended that Bannon serve six months behind bars and pay a $200,000 fine.
Federal district court Judge Carl Nichols who rendered his judgment, said Bannon had shown “no remorse for his actions” and “has yet to demonstrate he has any intention of complying with the subpoena.”
However, Judge Nichols also said that Bannon did have ample grounds for appeal. Hence Bannon was released while any appeal to the sentence is resolved.
Bannon said he respected the judge's decision but rightly denied any criminal wrongdoing. Bannon’s attorney confirmed he would be filing a notice of appeal.
Hours after Bannon was sentenced, President Trump was formally issued a subpoena from the January 6 panel, ordering him to testify before lawmakers about the Capitol riot.
Liberals reacted the way they always do, with obscene glee.
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