Supreme Court Clears Way for DOJ to Drop Steve Bannon’s Case

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Justice Department to dismiss the criminal indictment against Steve Bannon. Bannon was convicted in 2022 for defying a congressional subpoena linked to the January 6 Capitol riot. Federal prosecutors first moved to drop the charges in February, and both the DOJ and Bannon’s legal team asked the high court to vacate the appeals court ruling that upheld his conviction. His attorney welcomed the decision, arguing the case should never have been brought. Bannon served a four-month sentence in 2024 and continues to challenge the conviction. His appeal centred on whether he willfully ignored the subpoena or relied on legal advice and executive privilege. The Justice Department now says dismissing the case serves the interest of justice.

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