Former Trump Adviser , Steve Bannon Found Guilty , on Two Contempt of Congress Charges.<br />On July 22, a federal jury convicted former <br />Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two <br />counts of criminal contempt of Congress.<br />On July 22, a federal jury convicted former <br />Trump political adviser Steve Bannon of two <br />counts of criminal contempt of Congress.<br />NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .<br />NPR reports that the charges stem from Bannon intentionally defying a subpoena related to the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol. .<br />The trial featured testimony from <br />just two government witnesses.<br />The defendant chose<br />allegiance to Donald Trump <br />over compliance with the law, Molly Gaston, Assistant U.S. Attorney, via NPR.<br />Bannon reportedly offered no defense in the case. .<br />On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance <br />on the social media site Gettr, posting <br />that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.<br />On October 8, Bannon broadcast his defiance <br />on the social media site Gettr, posting <br />that he would "NOT comply" with lawmakers.<br />NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide <br />documents to the January 6 committee <br />and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.<br />NPR reports that Bannon failed to provide <br />documents to the January 6 committee <br />and refused to appear for a 2021 deposition.<br />Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear <br />before the House Select Committee to <br />give testimony and provide documents. <br />His refusal to do so was deliberate <br />and now a jury has found that <br />he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.<br />Mr. Bannon had an obligation to appear <br />before the House Select Committee to <br />give testimony and provide documents. <br />His refusal to do so was deliberate <br />and now a jury has found that <br />he must pay the consequences, Matthew Graves, U.S. Attorney, via NPR.<br />Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly <br />vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal <br />showdown was far from over.<br />Following the verdict, Bannon reportedly <br />vowed to appeal, claiming that the legal <br />showdown was far from over.<br />Bannon faces monetary fines <br />and potential jail time when <br />he is sentenced on October 21
