Steve Bannon verdict: Ex-Trump adviser sentenced to four months in jail

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Steve Bannon's sentencing marks the first real fruits of the January 6 committee's work.

He's also the most high profile of Donald Trump's key lieutenants to get a jail term in connection with the riots, albeit indirectly through his failure to co-operate.

But while there's been plenty of prime time theatre, questions have persisted over what impact the committee's investigations will really have.

Now the Department of Justice has shown it is prepared to follow through - that is something that will not go unnoticed by others who have slow-walked their co-operation with the inquiry.

Outside the court, Bannon said voters would pass their judgement on 8 November at the midterm elections.

And while they may not have his case uppermost in their minds, the elections will mark a key moment for the investigation - since a Republican victory in the House would spell the end of any further inquiries.

gmb92 on October 21st, 2022 at 16:12 UTC »

Important:

"Bannon’s legal troubles do not end with this case.

In August 2020, he was charged with wire fraud and money laundering over his involvement in fundraising efforts for Donald Trump's US-Mexico border wall. But Trump pardoned him for the alleged crimes in one of his final actions as president.

He is, however, facing separate charges in New York of defrauding people who sought to fundraise for the US-Mexico border wall - one of Trump’s signature policy promises."

Skorpyos on October 21st, 2022 at 15:19 UTC »

Slap on the wrist considering all his crimes, but better than nothing.

Fro_Yo_Joe on October 21st, 2022 at 15:14 UTC »

After announcing Steve Bannon's sentence, Judge Carl Nichols tells the court once again that he does not believe Bannon has accepted responsibility for his actions.

Has Bannon ever taken responsibility for his actions? Also he will still remain free during his appeal. I guess the bright side is that after this ruling Trump is less likely to refuse to testify in front of the January 6 investigation that he was recently subpoenaed for.