Prosecutors seeking six-month prison term and $200,000 in fines for Trump’s former lead strategist
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In a moment that could yet be relevant during an appeal, Steve Bannon has affirmed at his sentencing hearing this morning that he is “satisfied” with the legal counsel he’s received throughout his case.
We’ve already reported that Donald Trump’s former strategist is seeking to appeal his conviction for contempt of Congress. One of the grounds could be that his refusal to comply with a January 6 House panel subpoena investigating Trump’s insurrection was on the advice of his legal team.
Continue reading…Prosecutors seeking six-month prison term and $200,000 in fines for Trump’s former lead strategistSign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailIn a moment that could yet be relevant during an appeal, Steve Bannon has affirmed at his sentencing hearing this morning that he is “satisfied” with the legal counsel he’s received throughout his case.We’ve already reported that Donald Trump’s former strategist is seeking to appeal his conviction for contempt of Congress. One of the grounds could be that his refusal to comply with a January 6 House panel subpoena investigating Trump’s insurrection was on the advice of his legal team. Continue reading…