Federal grand jury indicts former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress
By Curt_Anderson November 12, 2021 1:21 pm Category: Crime (0.0 from 0 votes)
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Bannon, the recipient of a Trump pardon, might choose jail over testifying. But some of the other Trump cronies will be less than happy to spend time in the clink on Trump's behalf.
(CNN)A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress, the Justice Department announced Friday.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has been under tremendous political pressure to indict Bannon since the House referred the Trump ally to the Justice Department for contempt on October 21.
"Since my first day in office, I have promised Justice Department employees that together we would show the American people by word and deed that the Department adheres to the rule of law, follows the facts and the law, and pursues equal justice under the law," Garland said in a statement Friday. "Today's charges reflect the Department's steadfast commitment to these principles."
Bannon, 67, was charged with one count related to his refusal to appear for a deposition and another related to his refusal to produce documents. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of one year in jail, the Justice Department said.
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Bannon, the recipient of a Trump pardon, might choose jail over testifying. But some of the other Trump cronies will be less than happy to spend time in the clink on Trump's behalf.