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Judge denies DOJ's request to dismiss Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction

A federal judge has denied the Justice Department's request to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction, citing insufficient support for the motion. Judge Carl Nichols stated the request was filed without the necessary motivations, allowing the DOJ another chance to present its case. Bannon was convicted in 2022 for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee.

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A federal judge has denied the Justice Department's request to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction, citing insufficient support for the motion. Judge Carl Nichols stated the request was filed without the necessary motivations, allowing the DOJ another chance to present its case. Bannon was convicted in 2022 for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee.

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Judge declines DOJ request to toss Bannon’s contempt of Congress conviction

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Judge denies DOJ's request to dismiss Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction