DHe is the former chief strategist of former President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Has been charged with two counts of ignoring Congress. The U.S. Department of Justice said on Friday that he was accused of rejecting a subpoena from the House of Representatives Committee of Inquiry to forcibly break into the Capitol. In addition, he did not provide the agency with the required documents. If found guilty, Bannon may face at least 30 days and up to one year in prison for each charge. In addition, any crime may be fined up to $1,000.
After 67-year-old Bannon refused to cooperate with the investigation, the House of Representatives and most Democrats paved the way for criminal proceedings against Bannon at the end of October. The decision on possible charges was then the responsibility of the Justice Department. Minister Merrick Garland now stated that the so-called grand jury indictment against Bannon shows that the judiciary insists on facts and the law, which treats everyone equally.
Republican supporters trump card On January 6, he stormed into the seat of the US Congress. Five people were killed, including a policeman. Because of the attack, Trump had to face impeachment proceedings because he had previously incited his supporters in a speech. In the end, he was acquitted. In turn, Bannon is suspected of knowing the plans for violent protests in advance. He said in his podcast the day before, among other things: “Tomorrow all hell will fall apart.”
On Friday, Trump’s former White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, also refused to attend the investigation committee. He was also threatened by criminal proceedings.
