Americas

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon surrenders to FBI after indictment

'This is all noise,' Bannon says, appearing defiant as he turned himself in to federal authorities

Michael Hernandez  | 15.11.2021 - Update : 16.11.2021
Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon surrenders to FBI after indictment Former White House senior counselor to President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon ( FILE PHOTO - Anadolu Agency )

WASHINGTON

Steve Bannon, a top aide to former President Donald Trump, turned himself in to the FBI on Monday after he was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on congressional contempt charges.

Bannon, who served as Trump's chief strategist and senior counselor, surrendered to federal officers at the FBI's Washington, D.C. field office, according to media footage captured on the scene.

He appeared defiant as he prepared to surrender, saying "we're taking down the Biden regime" as he headed in to the field office.

"This is all noise," he added while addressing reporters.

Bannon, 67, was charged last week with one count of contempt for failing to appear for a congressional deposition, and another contempt count for refusing to hand over documents requested by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol. The committee is in the process of investigating the riot and its origins.

The committee voted on Oct. 21 to hold Bannon in contempt for his failure to cooperate. He is one of several former Trump officials who have resisted the committee's subpoenas.

The former president has pressed his allies not to cooperate.

Each of the contempt counts Bannon faces carries a minimum of 30 days in jail if convicted, with a maximum penalty of one year behind bars, and a fine between $100 to $1,000.

Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options.
Related topics
Bu haberi paylaşın