Stephen K. Bannon, former White House chief strategist, is reportedly in talks with prosecutors for a plea deal regarding accusations of defrauding donors in an effort to build a border wall. Bannon's lawyer stated that he is expected to plead guilty and will likely avoid jail time.
Lawyers for former White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon are reportedly in talks with prosecutors regarding a potential plea deal in a case accusing Bannon of defrauding donors in an effort to build a border wall , according to several reports.
As part of an agreement made with the district attorney and the court, Bannon will reportedly plead guilty and “not receive a sentence that includes jail time,” Bannon’s defense lawyer John Carman said, according to “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,” Carman explained.
Bannon had previously pleaded not guilty. His trial is scheduled for March 4, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled for Tuesday before Justice April Newbauer in New York state criminal court.Bannon, who previously worked in the first Trump administration as a chief strategist until he left in August 2017, later rejoined Breitbart News until his departure in early 2018.Defense Sec.
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