Conservative strategist Steve Bannon’s trial on state charges of conspiring to dupe donors to a border wall charity will be postponed from next month to late February.

Summary

Steve Bannon’s trial on state charges of conspiracy and money laundering related to the WeBuildTheWall Inc. charity has been postponed to February 25.

Prosecutors allege misuse of donor funds, including over $600,000 to pay off a credit card debt linked to another Bannon nonprofit.

The judge is also considering whether to keep the jury anonymous, following a request by prosecutors.

Bannon recently completed a federal prison sentence for contempt of Congress.

  • @RagingSnarkasm
    22•1 month ago

    So, it’s delayed until just after the pardon powers kick in?

    How… coincidental…

    • @brandonEnglish
      9•1 month ago

      This is a NY state criminal trial, the president can only pardon federal crimes. Doesn’t mean shenanigans can’t happen but it’s unlikely to go away the moment Trump gets into office.

      • Tiefling IRL
        11•1 month ago

        Trump’s civil verdict in NY is about to get thrown out. Procedure doesn’t mean shit now