Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress case
- Posted on August 26, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
A federal judge has declined to overturn Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for contempt of Congress, rejecting the Department of Justice's motion to dismiss the case. The Trump-aligned political operative was found guilty of refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6th Capitol riot. The court's decision maintains the conviction despite legal arguments for dismissal, underscoring the judiciary's stance on congressional oversight and witness cooperation in high-profile political cases.
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Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's conviction in contempt of Congress case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's request to erase Trump ally Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the congressional committee that
