BREAKING: Grand jury has indicted Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress. - NBC NEWS Pete Williams reports.
Bannon faces a year behind bars and a $5,000 fine. If he's found guilty, he will not be compelled to testify.
Bannon has been indicted on two counts of contempt of congress, according to a attempt just released by the DOJ.
AG GARLAND: “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....”
“Today’s charges reflect the department’s steadfast commitment to these principles.”said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “Today’s charges reflect the department’s steadfast commitment to these principles.”
Clarification: each of the two counts of contempt of congress carries a max of one year in jail and $1,000 each. Bannon could in theory be in jail for two years if found guilty of both charges.
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