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Steve Bannon admits to fraud in ‘We Build the Wall’ case, avoids jail time

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 11: Steve Bannon, former advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, speaks to members of the media as he departs Manhattan Criminal Court after a hearing on February 11, 2025 in New York City. Bannon is expected to plead guilty in a fraud case alleging that he misled donors who gave money toward building a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. He would avoid prison time in the plea deal in exchange for a three-year conditional discharge sentence, and he will not have to pay any restitution of his own to donor victims. The trial was slated to start on March 4th. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Steve Bannon Attends Court Hearing In New York

Bannon, wearing his signature dusted brown jacket, pleaded guilty to one count of scheme to defraud before Manhattan Supreme Court Judge April Newbauer.

“Do you now plead guilty to count 5, scheme to defraud,” a court clerk asked, to which Bannon responded, “Yes.”

Bannon was sentenced to a three-year conditional discharge, which means he will not serve any time in prison. He will also not be required to pay restitution.

He was set to go to trial on March 4 before ironing out a deal with Manhattan prosecutors.It was the second felony conviction for Bannon, who was found guilty of contempt of Congress in 2022. He served four months in a federal prison before being released in November.

Bannon’s attorney, Arthur Aidala, said outside the courthouse that both he and Bannon were happy with the deal.

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