Steve Bannon has been indicted on contempt of Congress charges for failing to comply with a subpoena related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, the U.S. Justice Department says
Bannon has refused to comply with subpoenas seeking documents and his testimony, citing Trump's insistence - already rejected by one judge - that his communications are protected by the legal doctrine of executive privilege.
Bannon, 67, was charged with one count of contempt of Congress involving his refusal to appear for a deposition and another involving his refusal to produce documents, the Justice Department said. "Since my first day in office, I have promised Justice Department employees that together we would show the American people by word and deed that the department adheres to the rule of law, follows the facts and the law and pursues equal justice under the law," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. "Today's charges reflect the department's steadfast commitment to these principles.
Reporting by Jan Wolfe in Washington and Ismail Shakil in Bengaluru, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien and Will DunhamSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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