Bannon Seeks Early Release Amid Appeal

Steve Bannon, former Trump White House strategist, has requested early release from his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress, arguing new developments and a pending appeal may alter his conviction. Bannon was convicted for defying a subpoena from the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack and began serving his sentence in July 2023. His attorneys argue that the D.C. Circuit’s potential review or dissent could substantiate his appeal. Bannon seeks either bail reinstatement or supervised release, pointing to the First Step Act for early release eligibility. Previous attempts for bail and appeals have been rejected by the courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.