Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress trial

[Beachnutt]

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https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/steve-bannon-trial-contempt-congress-07-21-22/index.html

[Ohio Joe]

1. Thanks for keeping us informed on this Beachnutt

[Beachnutt]

2. You bet...

[Beachnutt]

3. ..

On day 4 of the trial of former President Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, the big question is: How much defense will Bannon put on?

Bannon is charged for contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

The prosecution in the congressional criminal contempt trial rested yesterday, after calling just two witnesses who laid out a paper trail of letters between Bannon’s lawyer and the House, warning him of contempt.

It is unknown if Bannon will call any of his own witnesses — and his attorneys have tried to convince US District Judge Carl Nichols to let them call House Select Committee chair Bennie Thompson. The judge hasn't appeared to be on board with this thus far. Bannon could even testify himself.

Proceedings kicked off at 10:37 a.m ET. The jury is set to come in at 11 a.m ET.

[dchill]

4. I think Bannon's bluff tank must be about empty.

He may not know that.

[Beachnutt]

6. Me too..

And I hope today when he tries to do his little press conference spew that there are 50 people blowing whistles.

[dchill]

8. Heh. 50 would be good! Glorious, in fact. 😁

[Hermit-The-Prog]

12. or 10 with phones set on speaker, full volume ...

Even better if they're slightly out of sync.

[Beachnutt]

15. Hell yes...

Great idea hope they do this

[Hermit-The-Prog]

18. Saw it elsewhere ...

Activists played the Benny Hill theme (a speeded up Yakety Sax) when Tories spoke:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=16949869

In the UK, that would be nearly universally understood as signalling that ridiculous comedy is being presented.

Maybe this version

[Johnny2X2X]

5. What is he facing?

30 days in jail? What are the sentences that are realistic should he be found guilty?

[Beachnutt]

7. 30 days min. 1 year max

2 counts

[Beachnutt]

10. Steve Bannon attorney Evan Corcoran is beginning his arguments for why the judge should issue a judg

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Steve Bannon attorney Evan Corcoran is beginning his arguments for why the judge should issue a judgement of acquittal in the case.
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/steve-bannon-trial-contempt-congress-07-21-22/index.html

[mobeau69]

11. We may have a verdict by tomorrow.

There is no fucking defence.

[Beachnutt]

13. 1 min ago Bannon's team continues to press for House select committee chair Bennie Thompson's testim

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With the Rule 29 motion arguments, Steve Bannon's team argued that the Justice Department has failed to offer sufficient evidence for a jury to conclude Bannon committed a crime.

Bannon attorney Evan Corcoran pointed to House staffer Kristin Amerling’s inability to testify that she saw Chair Bennie Thompson sign the subpoena and her inability to say who wrote what parts of the subpoena letter or decide the return dates. Corcoran also reiterated that Thompson should have to testify in the case.
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https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/steve-bannon-trial-contempt-congress-07-21-22/index.html

[Beachnutt]

14. .

1 min ago
Judge calls brief recess to consider Bannon motion for judgement of acquittal

[OneGrassRoot]

16. omg n/t

[OneGrassRoot]

17. LOL!

Bannon defense attorney will not present case to jury. No evidence. No witnesses

No Bannon.