The sentence, which includes a $6.500 fine, was imposed by Judge Carl Nichols of Washington federal court.
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In the judge's opinion, Bannon was in contempt of Congress by failing to comply with an order to testify in investigations investigating the invasion of the Capitol by Trump supporters, in which five people died, last year
The advisor and strategist for Donald Trump's campaign for the White House can and should appeal the sentence while free.
Upon arriving at court, this Friday morning (21), Bannon had his speech silenced by a group that called him a “traitor” in front of the place.
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To reporters after the sentencing, Bannon said: “We will have a very vigorous appeals process – I have a great legal team. There will be several areas of appeal.”
With AFP
