SUMMARY
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., Judge Carl Nichols, has issued a mandate for Steve Bannon, a prominent ally of former President Trump, to commence his prison term by July 1st. The decision, revoking Bannon's bail, follows his unsuccessful appeal of a contempt of Congress conviction in May. Bannon faces a four-month sentence for defying a Congressional subpoena related to the January 6th Capitol riot. Despite claiming adherence to legal advice, Bannon's "advice of counsel" defense was dismissed by Judge Bradley Garcia. Bannon previously received a sentence and a $6,500 fine in October 2022, prior to Judge Nichols' ruling. DOJ prosecutors in the case had sought a 6-month sentence and a $200,000 fine.
