steve bannonone of the elected presidents Donald Trump's biggest supporterA case is to be heard in February Trump once pardoned him – But this time an apology from the White House is not on the table.
A judge on Tuesday set Feb. 25 for the start of Bannon's trial allegations related to alleged Money laundering, conspiracy and fraudulent scheme. The case stems from Bannon Alleged role in an organization that raised millions On the promise – during Trump's first term – that he would privately build a wall along the US-Mexico border.
Bannon and the now defunct group called for we build wallsBut there is an allegation of embezzling donations. He has pleaded not guilty in the case and accused the Manhattan District Attorney of calling the charges “nonsense”. alvin bragg Making allegations due to political hatred.
The case was originally scheduled to be heard in November 2023, but has been repeatedly delayed.
Bannon was convicted of federal charges in a similar case in August 2020, but Trump pardoned him as one of his last acts before leaving office in 2021 following his defeat to President Biden.
The President cannot issue pardons for state charges. As Trump enters the second month of his new presidency, his former senior counsel and White House chief strategist will be in court.
Bannon completed sentenced to four months in federal prison Just three weeks ago. he was put in jail for disobeying a summons From a congressional committee that investigated the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.