Steve Bannon has been indicted for contempt of Congress, arrest warrant reportedly issued
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Jessica Schneider at CNN is reporting that a federal grand jury has handed down an indictment for Steve Bannon. Prosecutors reportedly presented the indictment along with an arrest warrant to a federal judge on Friday afternoon.
The need to empanel a federal grand jury would definitely explain where a lot of the time went since Bannon’s citation was referred by the House.
Friday, Nov 12, 2021 · 9:16:13 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
An arraignment date reportedly has not yet been set for Bannon’s appearance before the U.S. District Court which will hear this case. The two charges each carry a minimum of 30 days, with a potential maximum of 1 year and a fine of $1,000.
Friday, Nov 12, 2021 · 9:23:20 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
A number of outlets continue to report that litigating the case over Bannon “could take months or years.” Which is absolutely true. However, his arrest might also go a long way toward making other witnesses weigh whether that’s how they want to spend the next few years of their lives.
Friday, Nov 12, 2021 · 9:29:15 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
In what’s likely no coincidence at all, members the House Select Committee, have issued a new statement on Mark Meadow’s failure to appear this morning.
“Mr. Meadows has decided to join a very small group of witnesses who believe they are above the law and are defying a Select Committee subpoena outright.”
Don’t be surprised if Jeffery Clark also gets a poke with a sharp stick.
Friday, Nov 12, 2021 · 9:39:15 PM +00:00
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Mark Sumner
Politico reports that Bannon’s case was assigned to Judge Carl Nichols, who is a Trump appointee.
NPR now has a story up on the indictment. Bannon is facing two charges of contempt, one for his failure to testify, another for his failure to turn over requested documents.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has issued a statement:
“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, Today’s charges reflect the department’s steadfast commitment to these principles.”