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Bannon Conviction Stands for Now | Washington DC News
Steve Bannon’s conviction for contempt of Congress stands for now after a federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to dismiss it — but prosecutors get a second chance if they follow proper legal steps. The Supreme Court had previously tossed out an earlier ruling upholding the conviction, at the government’s request, without explanation. Bannon already served his four-month sentence in 2022, making this legal maneuver mostly symbolic. The case highlights how high-profile political prosecutions navigate slow, winding legal paths — and how procedural hurdles can keep cases alive…
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