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October 30, 2024

Steve Bannon Is Released from Prison Ahead of December Trial for Defrauding Donors
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President Trump's former top political adviser Steve Bannon was released
from a federal prison Tuesday after completing a four-month sentence on
charges of contempt of Congress. In 2022, a jury found Bannon guilty of
defying congressional subpoenas related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol
insurrection. Shortly after his release, Bannon held a press conference
in New York City, where he was interrupted by the comic Rob Potylo, who
disguised himself as a MAGA supporter.

Rob Potylo: "Steve, Robby Roadsteamer here. I'm wondering: When's the
next insurrection? And can we storm the Burger King after this?"

Bannon still faces criminal charges in New York for allegedly defrauding
donors to an anti-immigrant nonprofit called We Build the Wall out of
more than $15 million and laundering the proceeds. That trial is set to
begin on December 9.


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