Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon will plead guilty in his border wall fraud case in New York in exchange for no prison time, according to Law 360.
Bannon faced charges stemming from allegations that he promised donors that contributions to the “We Build the Wall” campaign would be used exclusively for constructing a border wall. Launched in 2018, the campaign raised over $20 million and financed the private construction of several miles of fencing along the southern border. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office, led by Alvin Bragg, claimed that Bannon defrauded donors. Bannon denied the allegations.
“It is anticipated that Mr. Bannon will plead guilty tomorrow under an agreement with the district attorney and the court that he will not receive a sentence that includes any jail time,” Bannon’s defense attorney, John F. Carman, said.
In January, it was announced that Bannon’s trial would be moved to March 4, following a delay that originally had it scheduled for February 25. The court date was pushed back after approval by Judge April Neubauer, following Bannon’s decision to switch legal representation.
“I’ve been smeared by a political prosecution — persecution — for years, and I need someone who’s a little more aggressive,” Bannon stated during the hearing, according to the Associated Press. “I need every tool in the toolbox.” […]
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