War Room host Stephen K. Bannon is scheduled to be released from federal prison next Tuesday, the Bureau of Prisons confirmed, despite Bannon having been eligible for early release for weeks, as first reported by The National Pulse.
The Biden-Harris Bureau of Prisons, however, says the October 29 date will remain, meaning he will serve the full 120-day sentence for the bunk contempt of Congress charge he faced for refusing to cooperate with Liz Cheney’s subpoenas.
Cheney, 58, is currently on a speaking tour alongside Democrat candidate Kamala Harris, formalizing the link between the two, which began with the weaponization of Congress against Bannon, a top Trump-world strategist.
The Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut, where Bannon is held, cited insufficient time to arrange his transfer to home confinement in Washington, DC. This potential option for Bannon falls under the Trump-era First Step Act, which can apply to some first-time federal offenders.
Although he has almost finished his sentence, Bannon’s appeal against the conviction is still ongoing. During his time at FCI Danbury, Bannon spent much time in the prison library.
Bannon also faces a fresh legal battle in New York, where he faces fraud charges related to the “We Build the Wall” campaign. He has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and fraud. The trial is expected to begin in December.
