Steve Bannon's defense to begin in ex-Trump adviser's trial

Steve Bannon's defense seeks acquittal then rests case

Steve Bannon's lawyer has opened his defense by asking the judge to rule that prosecutors had not proven their contempt-of-Congress case against the former adviser to then-President Donald Trump.

Steve Bannon's defense seeks acquittal then rests case

WASHINGTON — Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him, saying prosecutors hadn’t proven their case.

Steve Bannon’s defense seeks acquittal then rests case

Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him.

Steve Bannon's defense seeks acquittal, then rests case

Lawyers for Trump ally Steve Bannon did not call any witnesses and declined to testify himself in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday and instead argued the judge should just acquit him, saying prosecutors hadn't proven their case. The decision to forego calling any witnesses in Bannon's defense cleared…

Ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s defence seeks acquittal, rests case

WASHINGTON — Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him, saying prosecutors hadn’t proven their case. Read More

Steve Bannon’s defense seeks acquittal then rests case

By ASHRAF KHALILWASHINGTON (AP) — Trump ally Steve Bannon declined to testify and his lawyers did not call any witnesses in his contempt of Congress trial on Thursday, instead arguing the judge should just acquit him, saying prosecutors hadn’t proven their case.The decision to forego calling any witnesses in Bannon’s defense cleared the way for closing arguments to begin Friday. The judge didn’t immediately rule on the motion for an acquittal an…