BREAKING: Justice Department charges Steve Bannon with criminal contempt of Congress.
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The indictment sets off what will likely be a contentious legal battle with significant ramifications for the Jan. 6 committee as it seeks to compel other witnesses to testify about the events leading up to the attempted insurrection, including any communications they may have had with former President Donald Trump.
MORE: Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows fails to show for Jan. 6 committee deposition, prompting calls to hold him in contempt While Bannon, if convicted, faces the prospect of a max sentence that could amount to up to 12 months in prison and fines of as much as $100,000 -- such prosecutions are rare, and if history is any guide the legal fight could potentially drag on for years and face additional hurdles on appeal.Steve Bannon, former strategic adviser to President Donald Trump, attends a discussion in Prague, May 22, 2018.
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