HERE WE GO: Steve Bannon hearing beginning in DC federal court
Bannon is appearing in-person in DC federal judge Robin Meriweather's courtroom. He was just sworn-in
Bannon confirms his full name, says he suffers no health problems and has not taken any drugs/meds that would impact hearing
Bannon confirms his full name, says he suffers no health problems and has not taken any drugs/meds that would impact hearing
Court reads charges aloud. "Contempt of Congress"
Two counts. Each count carries max of 1-year in jail and a $100,000 fine, per prosecutor
Two counts. Each count carries max of 1-year in jail and a $100,000 fine, per prosecutor
Judge says Bannon has right to remain silent, statements given to law enforcement can be used against him
Bannon's been through this before.... (pre-pardon)
Bannon's been through this before.... (pre-pardon)
Defense lawyer David Schoen confirms he'll be one of two attorneys representing Bannon
Schoen was Trump defense lawyer in 2nd impeachment trial
Schoen was Trump defense lawyer in 2nd impeachment trial
You might recognize Bannon defense lawyer David Schoen from the Trump impeachment trial earlier this year ====> 
Defense says Steve Bannon is willing to proceed with arraignment
Defense says Bannon is also willing to waive arraignment
No arraignment today. Magistrate judge will allow arraignment to occur later when case moves to US District Court judge at later proceeding
US District Court judge Carl Nichols will take over this case. Hearing Thursday at 11am. Virtual hearing, is preference for Bannon, per defense lawyer
Bannon will be required to check-in weekly w/ Pretrial Services by phone. He must remain at listed address. And he must notify Pretrial Services for any travel outside U.S. Court pretrial services has possession of Bannon's passport
Feds aren't seeking more restrictions
Feds aren't seeking more restrictions
It wasn't expected. But there'll be no request for pretrial detention for Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon wants a virtual hearing on Thursday. Most defendants have been afforded that opportunity in DC federal court this year, due to COVID restrictions
Looks like Bannon will bypass another photo-op outside the courthouse for his Thursday 11am hearing
Looks like Bannon will bypass another photo-op outside the courthouse for his Thursday 11am hearing
Federal courts and federal judge system are different than many local court systems.
Broadcasting of these hearings is prohibited. We can't even record or share audio. Cameras banned inside. We don't get to see Bannon's booking photo. He can attend future hearings remotely
Broadcasting of these hearings is prohibited. We can't even record or share audio. Cameras banned inside. We don't get to see Bannon's booking photo. He can attend future hearings remotely
I'd be surprised if Bannon walks out of court today *without* stopping to speak to the many cameras and reporters gathered outside
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