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NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 26, 2026Miami-Dade

Federal judge denies request to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction

A federal judge rejected a Justice Department request to vacate Steve Bannon's criminal conviction for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The ruling maintains the conviction for now, though the judge indicated the decision may not be final.

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Why It Matters

The decision maintains the legal status of a high-profile conviction related to the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Key Facts

  • A federal judge denied the Justice Department's motion to dismiss Steve Bannon's criminal conviction.
  • Bannon was convicted for refusing to testify before the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
  • The judge noted that the current ruling may not be the final decision on the matter.

Who's Mentioned

organizationJustice Department“Agency seeking the dismissal of the indictment.”personCarl Nichols“U.S. District Judge presiding over the case.”locationU.S. Capitol“Site of the attack investigated by the committee”personSteve Bannon“Defendant in the contempt of Congress case.”personJeanine Pirro“U.S. Attorney who requested the dismissal.”organizationU.S. Supreme Court“Court that previously overruled an appellate decision on the conviction.”