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August 26, 2026
Judge Denies DOJ's Bid to Dismiss Bannon's Contempt Conviction
- District Judge Carl Nichols ruled that the DOJ's motion lacked sufficient justification.
- Bannon, a former Trump adviser, served a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
- The ruling underscores ongoing legal challenges related to the January 6 investigation.
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- Judge refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt conviction caseAug 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM · AP
- Judge rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to throw out Steve Bannon’s contempt convictionAug 26, 2026 at 10:43 PM · Independent