Steve Bannon seeks to delay prison reporting date amid contempt of Congress conviction

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has filed an emergency motion to avoid reporting to prison on July 1 for his contempt of Congress conviction. He is seeking to remain out of prison while he continues to appeal his conviction on criminal contempt charges. Bannon's attorney argues that his imprisonment would hinder his ability to act as a meaningful adviser in the lead-up to the November election. The D.C. Circuit is being asked to rule quickly on his motion to allow time for a potential appeal to the Supreme Court. Bannon's lawyers intend to ask the full bench of the D.C. Circuit to review his appeal before he is required to report to prison. If his request is approved, Bannon will delay his four-month sentence and continue to remain free from imprisonment.