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A New York judge said he’s close to releasing Donald Trump from a contempt finding, but only if the former president meets certain conditions.
Read More »Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt
Jan. 6 witnesses held in contempt: Who, why and what’s next
Several witnesses sought by the Jan. 6 committee investigating the insurrection at the Capitol are being held in contempt of Congress for failing to cooperate.
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Read More »House votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
Former Trump aide sues as Jan. 6 panel proceeds with contempt case
Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Wednesday sued the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Read More »Bannon indictment defies history of Congress’ contempt power
Steve Bannon's indictment on contempt of Congress charges provides a rare glimpse into one of U.S. lawmakers' politically messiest and least-used powers.
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Read More »Trump ally Bannon appears in court on contempt charges
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, appeared before a judge on Monday to face criminal contempt charges for defying a subpoena from a House committee.
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Read More »Bannon indicted on contempt charges after defying Jan. 6 subpoena
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon was indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Read More »Appeals court finds man failed to prove ‘duress’ due to intimidation
A man convicted of contempt after he refused to testify at a murder trial for fear of reprisal could not claim a duress defense, the Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. Travis Howell was subpoenaed to testify at a murder trial ...
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Read More »Litigants seek contempt finding against Baltimore FOP
The businesses suing Baltimore over the city’s response to rioting in 2015 want a judge to hold the local police union in contempt for failing to turn over documents in response to a subpoena. The plaintiffs, dozens of businesses that ...
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Read More »Which Baltimore Co. judge held someone in contempt over a cellphone?
Judges make so secret of their frustrations when cellphones ring in court, but one Baltimore County judge's response went too far, according to the Court of Special Appeals.
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