Steve Bannon Pleads with Supreme Court to Delay Prison Sentence

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Steve Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has requested the US Supreme Court to delay his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress while he appeals his conviction. This comes after a federal appeals court denied his appeal. Bannon, who defied a subpoena from the congressional committee investigating the January 6 riot, must report to prison by July 1 unless the Supreme Court intervenes. Bannon has also made claims on his podcast about potential retribution against political opponents if Trump is re-elected.
- Steve Bannon asks US Supreme Court to delay prison term BBC.com
- Steve Bannon Begs Supreme Court to Spare Him From Jail The Daily Beast
- Appeals court denies Steve Bannon's bid to stay out of prison NBC News
- Stephen K. Bannon loses new bid to delay July 1 deadline to report to prison The Washington Post
- Bannon Asks Supreme Court to Remain Free During Appeal of Contempt Sentence The New York Times
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