r/news • u/Traveler606 • 4d ago

Steve Bannon must report to prison by Monday after Supreme Court rejects last-minute appeal

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/steve-bannon-must-report-prison-monday-supreme-court-rejects-last-minu-rcna158584
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u/brockington 3d ago edited 3d ago

You're right that Bannon is getting typical treatment for white-collar crimes, but it's still wild that's how it works.

You steal $100 from Walmart? You're going to jail the day you are sentenced, appeals or not.

You refuse to show up after a congressional subpoena for your participation in trying to destroy American democracy? Yeah, take a month to get your affairs straight, and we'll just let you hang out until your appeal is ruled on.

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u/GeriatricusMaximus 3d ago

Isn’t he going in jail for contempt of Congress? The wall scam trial is later, no?

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u/brockington 3d ago

Yep, you're right. I'll adjust my analogy.

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u/Sepof 3d ago

That's not even remotely true lol.

I've gone to jail for small crimes.

It is very rare to be immediately taken into custody. I was always given lime 6mo to a year to choose when to serve my time.