Trump ally Steve Bannon loses appeal on contempt conviction as he fights to stay out of prison
FOX NewsMAY 2024
Bannon Pleads Guilty in Border Wall Fraud
Above: Steve Bannon, former advisor to US Pres. Donald Trump, at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on Feb.11, 2025. Image copyright: Curtis Means/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images
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This plea deal brings Bannon to justice and protects New York's charities and donors from future fraud. Bannon admitted he deceived supporters and used donations meant for border wall construction in his personal life.