Steve Bannon Sentenced To 4 Months For Contempt Of Congress Charges

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.

What was the sentence given to Steve Bannon by District Judge Carl Nichols?

• 4 months in prison

• 6 months in prison

• 1 year in prison

• No prison time

What was the fine imposed on Steve Bannon during his sentencing?

• $200,000

• $6,500

• $10,000

• $50,000

What did Bannon's lawyers argue in his defense during the sentencing?

• Executive privilege

• Insanity

• Self-defense

• Lack of evidence

What charges was Steve Bannon convicted of?

• Contempt of Congress

• Fraud

• Obstruction of Justice

• Perjury

What is the expected outcome for the January 6th committee after the Republicans take over the house?

• It will continue its investigations

• It will be shut down

• It will expand its scope

• It will change its leadership