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Ocelot II

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26. No, he's being prosecuted for ignoring the subpoena; that is, to punish past conduct,

Wed Jul 20, 2022, 12:07 PM

Jul 2022

not to enforce compliance. I doubt the committee needs or wants his testimony, since he'd just lie and bloviate and turn it into a circus.

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How long before Bannon just assumes the fetal position at counsel's table? [View all] Nevilledog Jul 2022 OP

Welcome back to reality, Steve. sop Jul 2022 #1

How long before he leans over to his attorney Beachnutt Jul 2022 #2

I've actually had that happen. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #4

He's rocking? Probably going into the DTs! Seriously PortTack Jul 2022 #3

He probably wears all the layers to hide the liquor feeding tube. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #6

Lolol blm Jul 2022 #8

LOL 2naSalit Jul 2022 #14

No, he wears layers of clothing in case he has Baitball Blogger Jul 2022 #15

Another possiblity: hatrack Jul 2022 #37

I doubt that Bannon is shaking in his boots. Chainfire Jul 2022 #5

Question, Beachnutt Jul 2022 #10

I don't think so. It's meant as a punishment. They don't need his testimony anyway Walleye Jul 2022 #22

No, he's being prosecuted for ignoring the subpoena; that is, to punish past conduct, Ocelot II Jul 2022 #26

Subpeona him again lame54 Jul 2022 #50

I thought it had a minimum jail time of 30 days Walleye Jul 2022 #20

and a max of 2 years. If convicted of both counts. Each 30 day min, one year max, sans appeal. Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #33

Do you think the judge will grant bail while he's appealing? Not much chance he will win An appeal Walleye Jul 2022 #34

good question. Trump-appointed. Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #36

Do we have guillotines in the US? That as an example would clean up a whole lotta mess irisblue Jul 2022 #39

No, but we do have wood chippers. ;) Chainfire Jul 2022 #45

how is this different from Susan McDougal who was in prison for 18+ months for refusing to CharleyDog Jul 2022 #44

How long is his trial estimated to last? Chainfire Jul 2022 #7

His defense is it's a political witch hunt, but he's really not allowed to argue that. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #9

A waste of time assembling a jury for this charade. 2naSalit Jul 2022 #16

Guilty or not will he still have to go testify Beachnutt Jul 2022 #19

Totally separate issue. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #23

If he is issued a new subpoena and defies it Beachnutt Jul 2022 #24

Yes. Unless DOJ tries to compel him as enforcement, this will happen again. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #25

Why wasn't compelling him to testify the foremost issue? jaxexpat Jul 2022 #43

If I had to guess? Decorum. Dems still think the other side will follow the rules. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #48

His trial should be over in a matter of days. fightforfreedom Jul 2022 #11

This is not the normal contempt trial. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #13

+1 2naSalit Jul 2022 #17

He has a podcast. I suppose he is notorious for undermining democracy though... Evolve Dammit Jul 2022 #35

Now they're saying he thought the deadline was in flux, Beachnutt Jul 2022 #12

Every childish excuse... 2naSalit Jul 2022 #18

Jury gonna laugh at that one. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #21

This 😂 Nevilledog Jul 2022 #27

I want to see the courtroom artists rendition of him rocking back and forth please! chowder66 Jul 2022 #28

Only one I found Nevilledog Jul 2022 #30

LOL!!! chowder66 Jul 2022 #31

This is just so funny! EndlessWire Jul 2022 #46

"Bannon is rocking back and forth in his chair throughout this testimony." rsdsharp Jul 2022 #29

Hopefully he won't be out on bail waiting for the appeal housecat Jul 2022 #32

Some of you have forgotten he offered to testify ... Novara Jul 2022 #38

I guess he could wait until the jury goes out EndlessWire Jul 2022 #47

Trump pardoned Bannon so this is NOT a first offense situation. He was found guilty of a felony Ford_Prefect Jul 2022 #40

It's a trump judge. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #41

This particular Trump judge doesn't seem disposed to be merciful toward Bannon. Ocelot II Jul 2022 #51

Bannon inspires bipartisan disgust. Guy is never not an asshole. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #52

The prosecutor will include the previous record when advising on sentencing. Ford_Prefect Jul 2022 #53

Not soon enough... dlk Jul 2022 #42

He's not going to like jail. EndlessWire Jul 2022 #49