Appeals court denies Steve Bannon’s bid to avoid prison

SUMMARY

Steve Bannon's request to delay his prison sentence for contempt of Congress was denied by a Washington, D.C., appeals court Thursday. Bannon faces a four-month term for defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6th Capitol investigation. His legal team argued for a stay, citing unresolved legal questions regarding his alleged willful defiance of the subpoena. Despite their efforts, the court upheld the earlier decision, compelling Bannon to begin serving his sentence by July 1st. Bannon's lawyers may pursue further appeals, aiming to challenge the conviction and sentence through higher courts, including a potential appeal to the Supreme Court.