Steve Bannon's Fraud Case

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, avoids jail time despite pleading guilty to fraud in connection to a border wall fundraising scheme. He was sentenced to three years of conditional discharge and barred from working for charities. Bannon had falsely promised Trump supporters that their donations would go towards building a wall on the US-Mexico border, but the money went into the pockets of organizers. Bannon faced up to 15 years in prison but only pleaded guilty to one charge of scheming to defraud. He was also previously charged federally but pardoned by Trump. Manhattan District Attorney's office charged him again at the state level. Bannon served four months in prison last year for defying a congressional subpoena.

Steve Bannon's Border Wall Fundraising Scam

Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, avoids jail time after pleading guilty to fraud for his border wall fundraising scheme. He was sentenced to three years of conditional discharge. Bannon made false promises to Trump supporters that their donations would go toward building a wall on the US-Mexico border, raising over $20 million, with the money going into the pockets of organizers. Bannon cannot work for a charity or not-for-profit group in New York state and is prohibited from holding assets for charitable organizations.

Donald Trump's Possible Sentencing for Felony Conviction

Donald Trump faces possible community service, probation, or conditional discharge as part of his sentencing for felony conviction. Legal experts predict he is unlikely to receive hard time due to non-violent crimes and lack of prior convictions.