Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was released from prison on Tuesday after serving a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Bannon, who served as Trump’s chief strategist, was found guilty of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the investigation.
Bannon’s release comes after a judge rejected his bid to dismiss the charges, and he began serving his sentence in November. Despite calls for leniency from Trump and his supporters, Bannon completed his sentence in federal prison in Pennsylvania. He will now be placed on two years of supervised release and must pay a $100,000 fine.
The investigation into the Capitol attack aims to determine the events leading up to and following the violent insurrection on Jan. 6, when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The attack left five people dead and resulted in damage to the Capitol building.
Bannon’s release has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising his commitment to his beliefs and others criticizing his refusal to cooperate with the investigation. Trump, who has previously pardoned several allies and associates, did not issue a pardon for Bannon in this case.
Bannon’s release marks the latest development in the ongoing investigation into the Capitol attack, with several individuals facing charges for their involvement in the insurrection. The investigation continues to uncover new details about the events of Jan. 6 and the individuals responsible for the violence.
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