Steve Bannon trial for defrauding donors
Steve Bannon is set to stand trial on charges of defrauding donors to an online effort to raise money for a border wall. He is currently serving a federal prison sentence for contempt of Congress.
Key Points
- Bannon is set to stand trial on charges of defrauding donors to We Build the Wall
- Prosecutors allege Bannon funneled money to the organization's president while falsely promising donors their money wouldn't go towards his salary
- Brian Kolfage, the president, was sentenced to prison for his involvement in the fundraiser
- Financial records show Kolfage was paid a substantial amount through a secret salary arrangement
Pros
- Justice being served to those accused of fraudulent activities
- Transparency in legal proceedings
Cons
- Misuse of funds meant for a public cause
- Potential breach of trust with donors