Steve Bannon must go to prison, says judge.

Breaking News: Federal Judge Orders Steve Bannon to Report to Prison

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a ruling ordering Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Trump, to report to prison by July 1, revoking his bail. This decision comes after Bannon lost an appeal of his contempt of Congress conviction in May. He was sentenced to four months in prison for refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena related to the events of the January 6 Capitol riot.

Bannon, who has yet to comment on the ruling, claimed that he acted based on the advice of his legal team and did not believe he was breaking the law. However, Judge Bradley Garcia dismissed his “advice of counsel” defense, stating that it was not a valid excuse.

Initially sentenced in October 2022, Bannon was also fined $6,500. Prosecutors from the Department of Justice had pushed for a harsher punishment, seeking a six-month prison term along with a $200,000 fine.

Following the sentencing, Bannon expressed his respect for the judge’s decision, stating, “I’ve been totally respectful to this entire process on the legal side.”

Defense arguments made by Bannon’s legal team included a claim that his former attorney, Robert Costello, had advised him not to respond to the Congressional subpoena, citing executive privilege. Costello had communicated with the committee, indicating that Bannon would comply if certain conditions were met. Bannon’s current attorney, David Schoen, reiterated this stance.

Despite these assertions, Bannon was found guilty of failing to testify before Congress regarding the events of January 6. The conviction has raised concerns about the legal implications of following legal advice in such scenarios.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this case involving Steve Bannon’s prison sentence.