DOJ Requests Appeals Court to Deny Steve Bannon's Urgent Motion Delaying Prison Term
- The Justice Department seeks the denial of Steve Bannon's request to postpone his prison sentence.
- Bannon is attempting to delay his prison term while waiting for an appeal.
- The DOJ is pushing for the court to reject Bannon's emergency motion.
The Department of Justice is requesting a federal appeals court to deny Steve Bannon's emergency motion to delay his prison sentence for contempt of Congress charges. The DOJ argues that Bannon has not shown a substantial question likely to result in reversal or a new trial, as required for release pending appeal. Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, was ordered to report to prison for a four-month sentence after being found in contempt of Congress. The DOJ contends that Bannon's request for special treatment goes against the principle of equal justice under the law and that he should remain in detention. Bannon's lawyer argues that he should stay out of prison to pursue his remaining appeals and has retained experienced Supreme Court counsel. Bannon's attorney has until Tuesday to respond to the DOJ's filing, with Bannon requesting a ruling by then for a potential appeal to the Supreme Court.