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politics1 year ago

Supreme Court Rejects Peter Navarro's Plea to Avoid Prison

The Supreme Court denied former Trump adviser Peter Navarro's final attempt to avoid reporting to prison for a four-month sentence after defying a congressional subpoena related to his involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Chief Justice John Roberts rejected Navarro's request to remain on bail pending his appeal, citing that he had forfeited his arguments regarding executive privilege. Navarro, a vocal election denier, was closely involved in attempts to overturn Trump's loss to President Joe Biden.

via NBC News|
#congressional-subpoena#executive-privilege#peter-navarro
politics1 year ago

"Peter Navarro Appeals to Supreme Court to Avoid Prison Sentence"

Peter Navarro, a Donald Trump adviser convicted of defying a congressional subpoena, has asked the Supreme Court to intervene after a federal appeals court rejected his bid to delay his four-month prison sentence. The subpoena was issued by the House Jan. 6 committee, and Navarro, an election denier involved in Trump's efforts to overturn the former president's election loss, refused to provide testimony or documents. Despite his plea, a three-judge panel stated that Navarro had not shown substantial questions of law or fact likely to result in a reduced sentence, and he has been ordered to report to a Bureau of Prisons facility in Miami before Tuesday.

via NBC News|
#congressional-subpoena#contempt-of-congress#donald-trump
politics1 year ago

"Ex-Trump Aide's Prison Sentence Exposes Two-Tier Justice System and Constitutional Clash"

Former Trump senior adviser Peter Navarro was sentenced to four months in prison and fined $9,500 for defying a congressional subpoena, sparking criticism of a "two-tier" justice system by legal expert John Shu. Shu pointed out disparities in the Justice Department's treatment of Navarro and other individuals, including Hunter Biden, Kevin Clinesmith, and Charles Littlejohn, suggesting bias and leniency towards left-wing defendants. The sentencing has raised questions about the DOJ's handling of similar cases and has led to concerns about perceived political bias in the justice system.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#congressional-subpoena#double-standard
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

"DOJ Seeks Six-Month Prison Term for Peter Navarro's Contempt of Congress"

Federal prosecutors are seeking a six-month prison sentence for Peter Navarro, a former Trump trade adviser, for defying a congressional subpoena related to the investigation of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Navarro was convicted on two counts of contempt of Congress, with each count carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of one month in prison. Prosecutors argue that Navarro's conduct justifies a harsher sentence, likening his defiance to the assault on the rule of law. Navarro's attorneys have requested a maximum of six months of probation for each count, with the possibility of appealing the conviction.

via CNN|
#congressional-subpoena#contempt-of-congress#legalcriminal-justice
politics2 years ago

"Hunter Biden's Surprise Appearance Steals Spotlight at House Contempt Hearing"

Hunter Biden made a surprise appearance at a House Committee on Oversight hearing as Republicans sought to hold him in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena. The hearing turned into a shouting match, with Democrats accusing Republicans of playing politics and Biden's lawyer stating his willingness to testify publicly. This comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Biden's business dealings and federal charges against him. The Judiciary Committee also met to discuss holding Biden in contempt, with bitter exchanges and comparisons to Republicans defying subpoenas. If the contempt measure is adopted, the Justice Department would decide whether to indict Biden.

via The Washington Post|
#congressional-subpoena#contempt-of-congress#house-committee-on-oversight
politics2 years ago

House GOP Prepares Contempt Resolution for Hunter Biden's Subpoena Defiance

The House GOP has released a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for defying a subpoena to appear for a closed-door deposition as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Hunter Biden had offered to testify in a public hearing, but Republicans insisted on the closed-door format. The inquiry focuses on Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings and the Department of Justice's handling of a tax crimes investigation, with President Biden and his son denying any wrongdoing.

via The Hill|
#congressional-subpoena#contempt-resolution#house-gop
politics2 years ago

"Political Drama: Hunter Biden's Shopping Trip with Biden and Defiance of Subpoena Sparks Controversy"

Hunter Biden was seen shopping with his father, President Joe Biden, in Delaware, just days after he defied a congressional subpoena to attend a closed-door deposition. Hunter has faced criticism and calls for contempt of Congress after refusing to sit for the deposition. House Republicans have been investigating the Biden family's business dealings, and bank records released by the House Oversight and Accountability Chairman show payments from an entity owned by Hunter to Joe Biden. The White House maintains that President Biden did nothing wrong and had no knowledge of his son's business dealings.

via Fox News|
#business-dealings#congressional-subpoena#contempt-of-congress
media-bias2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Hunter Biden's Actions Amidst Subpoena and Omission of Key Word

The New York Times is facing criticism for allegedly altering a key quote from Hunter Biden's press conference, where he denied his father's financial involvement in his business dealings. The Times initially omitted the word "financially" from the quote, sparking backlash on social media. The article was later updated with the correct quote, but without an editor's note or correction. This is not the first time the Times has been accused of stealth-editing reports related to Hunter Biden. Critics argue that these incidents highlight media bias and a lack of transparency.

via Fox News|
#backlash#congressional-subpoena#hunter-biden
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Defiance of GOP Subpoena Sparks Contempt of Congress Concerns

Hunter Biden defied a congressional subpoena to appear for a closed-door deposition before Republican investigators, insisting he would only testify in public. Republicans are considering contempt of Congress proceedings in response to his lack of cooperation. GOP lawmakers have been pursuing an impeachment inquiry to tie President Joe Biden to his son's business dealings but have failed to uncover evidence directly implicating the elder Biden. Democrats have called the impeachment push illegitimate, while questions have arisen about the ethics surrounding the Biden family's international business. Hunter Biden is currently facing criminal charges in two states. The House authorized the impeachment inquiry, and investigators have obtained thousands of pages of subpoenaed bank records and testimony from key witnesses.

via The Associated Press|
#congressional-subpoena#contempt-of-congress#gop
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden Refuses GOP Subpoena, Denies Father's Financial Involvement

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, defied a congressional subpoena to testify about his business dealings, escalating tensions with House Republicans who plan to vote on formalizing their impeachment probe of his father. Biden criticized the probe as baseless and indicated he would not cooperate with the subpoena. Republicans threatened to hold him in contempt of Congress, potentially resulting in prison time. The investigation focuses on allegations that Biden and his family improperly profited from decisions made by the elder Biden while he was vice president. Hunter Biden has denied any financial involvement by his father and offered to testify in public.

via Reuters|
#business-dealings#congressional-subpoena#house-republicans
politics2 years ago

Hunter Biden's Testimony Offer Sparks Hypocrisy Claims and Political Maneuvering

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer rejected Hunter Biden's request for a public hearing, stating that the congressional inquiry process typically begins with a closed-door deposition. Comer argued that Biden should receive the same treatment as any other individual subpoenaed by Congress and pointed to the Democrats' treatment of Steve Bannon, who was charged with contempt for failing to appear before the House Select Committee on January 6. Comer emphasized that Biden is not above the law and will not receive special treatment, highlighting the need for a credible investigation into potential corruption involving Joe Biden.

via Fox News|
#congressional-subpoena#hunter-biden#james-comer
politics2 years ago

Trump's Involvement in Jan. 6 Investigation Questioned as Navarro's Testimony Falls Short

Former White House economic adviser Peter Navarro testified in a federal court that Donald Trump instructed him to assert privilege and not comply with a congressional subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Navarro's legal team argued that he should be allowed to defend himself at his contempt of Congress trial by stating that Trump told him not to comply. The judge raised questions about the lack of documented evidence supporting Navarro's claim, but ruled that Navarro could establish the factual basis for the invocation of executive privilege or testimonial immunity. Navarro is the second Trump ally to face prosecution for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the committee.

via CBS News|
#congressional-subpoena#donald-trump#executive-privilege
politics2 years ago

State Department offers Congress access to controversial Afghanistan cable.

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul has agreed to "pause" enforcement of the committee’s subpoena for the State Department to produce a 2021 cable in which 23 U.S. diplomats warned of Kabul’s potential collapse soon after U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. McCaul has accepted the State Department's invitation to view the dissent cable and the department's response. The State Department has made various counteroffers to McCaul's March subpoena, including providing a written summary of the cable’s contents in addition to a classified briefing.

via NBC News|
#afghanistan#antony-blinken#congressional-subpoena
politics2 years ago

Federal Judge Orders Former Prosecutor to Testify in House GOP Subpoena Case.

A judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has ruled that former Manhattan special prosecutor Mark Pomerantz must appear for a deposition requested by House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office had filed a lawsuit to block the subpoena, calling Jordan’s move a “transparent campaign to intimidate” his office. The judge denied the request for a temporary restraining order, stating that the subpoena was issued with a “valid legislative purpose” in connection with the “broad” and “indispensable” congressional power to “conduct investigations.”

via Rolling Stone|
#congressional-subpoena#federal-judiciary#jim-jordan