Steve Bannon Sentenced To 4 Months For Contempt Of Congress Charges

Steve Bannon Sentenced To 4 Months For Contempt Of Congress Charges

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Steve Bannon, former adviser to President Trump, was sentenced to four months in prison and fined $6,500 for contempt of Congress after not cooperating with the January 6th committee. Despite the sentence, Bannon was allowed to leave pending an appeal. His legal team argued executive privilege, while the prosecution sought a harsher penalty. Bannon criticized the Justice Department and commented on upcoming midterms. The committee faces challenges as Republicans may shut it down, and Bannon's appeal could delay his sentence.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the length of the prison sentence given to Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress?

6 months

4 months

3 months

5 months

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fine imposed on Steve Bannon by the judge?

$10,000

$5,000

$6,500

$7,500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Steve Bannon predict about the events leading up to January 6th?

It would be a peaceful protest

It would be extraordinarily different

It would be a minor event

It would be canceled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Bannon criticize as he left the courthouse?

The FBI

The Justice Department

The media

The Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is expected to happen to the January 6th committee if Republicans take over the House?

It will continue as is

It will be restructured

It will be shut down

It will be expanded