Steve Bannon faces criminal contempt for involvement in capitol insurrection

The January 6 attack committee is set to hold a vote on Steve Bannon for criminal contempt.

October 19, 2021

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The House committee tasked with investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol is set to hold a vote on Tuesday about whether to refer Steve Bannon, advisor to former President Donald Trump, to the US Department of Justice for criminal charges after he refused to comply with the committee’s subpoena.

Bannon could face jail time and fines. According to NBC News, Bannon’s lawyer had asked for a week-long delay of the vote, but it was denied by the committee comprised of seven Democrats and two Republicans.

The vote comes just after Trump filed a lawsuit on Monday to block the House committee from accessing records related to the attack.

Steve Bannon's lawyer asked the Jan. 6 committee to delay today's meeting on holding him in contempt.

Chairman Bennie Thompson said no.

The White House told Bannon's team it is unaware of "any basis" for him to refuse the subpoena.

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