Bannon guilty: 'rare' contempt of Congress conviction

Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Committee leaders called the verdict ?a victory for the rule of law.? Bannon, 68, was convicted after a four-day trial in federal court on two counts: one for refusing to appear for a deposition and the other for refusing to provide documents in response to the committee?s subpoena. The jury of 8 men and 4 women deliberated just under three hours. He faces up to two years in federal prison when he?s sentenced on Oct. 21. Each count carries a minimum sentence of 30 days in jail.