Steve Bannon's recent guilty plea for defrauding donors reveals significant legal consequences while allowing him to avoid jail.
Steve Bannon Strikes Plea Deal in Border Wall Fraud Case, Escapes Jail Time
Steve Bannon Strikes Plea Deal in Border Wall Fraud Case, Escapes Jail Time
Former Trump Ally Admits Guilt and Receives Conditional Discharge, No Imprisonment
In a surprising turn of events, Steve Bannon, known for his close ties to former President Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to charges related to defrauding donors who contributed to the controversial border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. Under a plea agreement, Bannon has been sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge, sparing him from any time behind bars.
The U.S. Department of Justice brought forth accusations that suggested Bannon, alongside three other individuals, swindled hundreds of thousands of dollars from donors involved in the "We Build the Wall" initiative, a campaign that notably raised a staggering $25 million (£19 million). Following his plea, Bannon’s lawyer promptly asserted that he did not personally benefit from any of the funds collected.
The "We Build the Wall" initiative was established with the promise to construct portions of the border barrier—a prominent pledge made by Trump during the 2016 election cycle—on privately owned territory. Bannon’s legal troubles now cast a shadow over the campaign and its dubious management of donated funds.
