Steve Bannon, the former White House adviser to Donald Trump, has been sentenced to four months in prison
It has described the former president as being central to the Capitol insurrection, and believes that evidence and documents from Trump himself would reinforce a link.
Trump hasn't said whether he will comply with the subpoena but has dismissed the committee as a"witch hunt of the highest level". Dennis Aftergut, a former US federal prosecutor, told Sky News:"I think should call his bluff. I think they should tell Donald Trump 'okay, you can testify in public. No more conditions, though, set by you. We don't negotiate with terrorists, and you will be allowed a five minute opening statement and then we will ask you questions.'"The difference between him and Bannon is that it's really too late for this committee.
There is also an issue around timing. The US midterm elections take place on 8 November. If the Republicans win control of the House of Representatives, they have said they will wind up the House January 6th committee.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon sentenced to four months for refusing to testify over Capitol siegeDonald Trump's former adviser Steve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in jail after he refused to co-operate with the congressional committee investigating last year's Capitol riots.
Read more »
Steve Bannon faces the musicSteve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in prison and fined $6,500 for contempt of Congress. This follows a previous conviction for his refusal to appear before the January 6th House committee
Read more »
Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Committee Subpoenas Former President Donald TrumpFormer President Donald Trump “personally orchestrated” efforts to reverse his loss to President Joe Biden, leaders of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot probe said.
Read more »
Donald Trump ordered to appear before committee investigating Capitol riotThe committee overseeing the probe into the January 6 US Capitol riots in Washington DC has issued a subpoena to former president Donald Trump for testimony and records, saying he “orchestrated” a plot to overturn the 2020 election.
Read more »
Steve Bannon Gets 4 Months Behind Bars for Defying Jan. 6 SubpoenaSteve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was sentenced Friday to serve four months behind bars after defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Read more »