Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump’s KEY ENFORCER gets LOCKED AWAY Just In Time
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Jun 8, 2024 Steve Bannon is heading to jail for four months due to contempt of Congress, a decision cemented by a significant legal precedent. Michael Popok discusses the failure of Bannon's defenses, including executive privilege, and how his appeals fell flat in court. The timing of his incarceration during the campaign adds a twist to his political future, especially with potential pardons off the table. As prison politics unfold, listeners get insights into MAGA's strategies and the dwindling legal support for high-profile defendants like Bannon.
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Licavoli Precedent Seals Contempt Defenses
- The Licavoli precedent blocks most defenses to contempt of Congress, including reliance on counsel or claimed executive privilege.
- Michael Popok argues that this narrow case law left Steve Bannon with almost no legal defenses and paved the way to conviction.
En Banc Court Refuses To Revisit Precedent
- The DC Circuit en banc refused to overturn the Licavoli line, leaving Bannon's appeals exhausted at that level.
- Popok emphasizes that the unanimous appellate response made Bannon's legal path to avoid jail unlikely.
Thin Pool Of MAGA Lawyers For High-Profile Cases
- Popok recounts the unusual MAGA lawyer lineup that represented Bannon, highlighting David Schein and Evan Corcoran.
- He notes this pool is thin because many MAGA lawyers lost licenses or face indictments, limiting options for defendants.