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Coverage dated February 8, 2026

Justice Department Seeks to Dismiss Steve Bannon’s Contempt Indictment

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Bannon, a former White House strategist during Trump’s first term, already served a four-month prison sentence for the charges in 2024.

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  1. CNN

    Justice Department seeks to dismiss Steve Bannon’s Capitol riot contempt case (opens CNN)

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    Federal prosecutors on Monday moved to drop a criminal case brought during the Biden administration against Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Donald Trump who was convicted years ago for thumbing his nose at lawmakers investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

  2. Forbes

    Justice Department Seeks to Dismiss Steve Bannon’s Contempt Indictment (opens Forbes)

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    Bannon, a former White House strategist during Trump’s first term, already served a four-month prison sentence for the charges in 2024.

  3. NBC News

    Justice Department moves to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal case (opens NBC News)

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    The Department of Justice on Monday moved to dismiss the long-running criminal case against Steve Bannon.

  4. The Guardian

    Trump justice department moves to dismiss Steve Bannon criminal case (opens The Guardian)

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    Former Trump adviser convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before House January 6 committee

  5. CBS News

    DOJ asks to dismiss Steve Bannon (opens CBS News)

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    The Justice Department is moving to toss out its case against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, who was jailed for declining to testify before the House Jan. 6 panel.

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