Steve Bannon expected to appeal contempt of Congress conviction

Appeal to contend ex-Trump strategist should've been allowed to argue he defied Capitol attack subpoena on advice of lawyers

Donald Trump's former strategist Steve Bannon is expected to ask a federal appeals court to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction, contending that he should have been allowed at trial to argue he defied a subpoena from the House January 6 select committee on the advice of his lawyers.

The appeal will seek the DC circuit court to quash the conviction for which he is set on Friday to face a potential six month prison sentence and $200,000 in fines as recommended by the justice department, according to sources familiar with the matter.