Donald Trump is trying to clear the criminal record of his longtime confidant Steven Bannon relating to the January 6 Capitol riot. The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court and a federal judge on Monday to dismiss Bannon's criminal indictment and conviction for refusing to testify before the Democrat-led January 6 Committee. The Justice Department argued that the law 'allows the government to seek dismissal even after a jury finds the defendant guilty and the district court enters judgment.' 'Today the Department of Justice told the Supreme Court that Steve Bannon's conviction arising from the J6 'Unselect' Committee's improper subpoena should be vacated,' Blanche said. US Attorney Jeanine Pirro requested a federal judge in Washington DC on Monday vacate Bannon's prior conviction and dismiss the indictment.

Source: Daily Mail February 09, 2026 23:03 UTC