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politics1 year ago

Steve Bannon's Border Wall Fraud Trial Rescheduled for February

Steve Bannon's trial on state charges related to the "We Build The Wall" campaign has been postponed to February. Prosecutors revealed that Bannon initially called the nonprofit venture a "scam" but later got involved for personal gain. Bannon faces charges of conspiracy and money laundering, following a federal pardon by Trump for similar charges. The case involves funds misused by campaign founder Brian Kolfage, with some money funneled through Bannon's organization. Bannon denies wrongdoing, and the trial is set to begin with jury selection on February 25.

via ABC News|
#border-wall#fraud#politics
politics1 year ago

Steve Bannon's Border Wall Fraud Trial Moves Forward Amid Legal Maneuvers

A New York judge has declined to postpone Steve Bannon's trial, set for December 9, on charges of defrauding donors to the 'We Build the Wall' campaign. Bannon, a former Trump advisor, pleaded not guilty to allegations of misusing funds intended for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The defense sought a delay to prepare against evidence suggesting Bannon's personal profit motive. Bannon, recently released from prison for contempt of Congress, was pardoned federally by Trump but faces state charges. The trial's timing remains subject to a hearing on evidence admissibility.

via ABC News|
#donald-trump#fraud-charges#politics
crime2 years ago

Fraudster Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Trump-Inspired Border Wall Scheme

Timothy Shea, the only person convicted at trial for defrauding donors in the "We Build the Wall" campaign, has been sentenced to 5-1/4 years in prison. Shea's sentence is the longest imposed in the case, which raised over $25 million from donors. Shea helped his co-defendants launder funds through shell companies while claiming the money was for building the wall, keeping $180,000 for himself. Two other defendants, Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato, who pleaded guilty, received shorter prison terms. Steve Bannon, also charged in the case, was pardoned by former President Donald Trump.

via Reuters|
#crime#fraud#sentencing
politics2 years ago

Steve Bannon's trial for fundraising fraud and border wall scheme set for May 2024.

Steve Bannon, former advisor to Donald Trump, will stand trial in May 2024 on charges of fraud and conspiracy related to the "We Build the Wall" campaign. Bannon is accused of falsely promising donors that their money would go towards building a wall along the US-Mexico border, when in reality it was used to enrich himself and others involved in the project. Two other defendants have already pleaded guilty and been sentenced, while a third was convicted and is awaiting sentencing. Bannon's trial will take place after Trump's unrelated criminal trial in the same Manhattan courtroom.

via NBC News|
#donald-trump#fraud#politics
politics2 years ago

Steve Bannon's fraud trial set for May 2024.

Steve Bannon, former advisor to Donald Trump, will face trial in May 2024 on charges of money laundering, conspiracy, fraud, and other charges related to the "We Build the Wall" campaign. Bannon is accused of falsely promising donors that all money given to the campaign would go toward building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, instead of enriching himself and others involved in the project. Two other defendants have already pleaded guilty to federal charges, while a third was convicted and is scheduled to be sentenced next month. Bannon is free pending trial.

via ABC News|
#criminal-trial#donald-trump#money-laundering
crime2 years ago

Legal Troubles Loom for Trump and Associates in 2024.

Steve Bannon's trial for fundraising fraud related to the "We Build The Wall" campaign has been set for May 27, 2024. Bannon has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of conspiracy, money laundering, and scheme to defraud. Prosecutors allege that Bannon and others defrauded donors by diverting hundreds of thousands of dollars to themselves. Bannon was first indicted on federal charges in 2020 but was pardoned by former President Donald Trump. The Manhattan district attorney's office and New York attorney general's office announced state charges against Bannon last summer.

via CNN|
#crime#fundraising-fraud#indictment
crime2 years ago

'We Build the Wall' Scheme Results in Prison Sentences for Trump Allies and Associates.

Brian Kolfage and Andrew Badolato have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign known as “We Build The Wall” by soliciting donations using false statements and then stealing the resulting donations. Kolfage was sentenced to 51 months in prison, and Badolato was sentenced to 36 months in prison. They both pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Timothy Shea was convicted after trial of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice.

via Department of Justice|
#crime#donor-fraud#fraud-scheme