Steve Bannon Pleads Guilty to Fraud in We Build the Wall Fundraising Scheme
Steve Bannon, former Trump strategist, pleads guilty in a fraud case tied to donations for a private border wall project, avoiding prison time.
No Jail for Bannon After Fraud Plea Deal
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Steve Bannon has pleaded guilty to a fraud charge related to deceiving donors of the "We Build the Wall" campaign, which raised over $25 million. Under a plea agreement, he received a three-year conditional discharge and is barred from serving in nonprofit roles in New York. Despite his guilty plea, Bannon maintains that the charges against him stem from political motives. Following his indictment, he faced multiple serious charges related to money laundering and conspiracy, which were initially halted by a presidential pardon. This resolution aims to protect charitable giving in New York from fraud.
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