Steve Bannon’s petition for retrial denied by federal judge

Bannon raised a series of issues, including instructions for the jury, but was unable to sway the judge.

“Defendants’ arguments regarding jury direction are certainly well preserved, but they do not indicate material miscarriage of justice,” said U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who presided over Bannon’s trial, in Friday’s ruling. wrote.

Bannon had also asked the judge to dismiss the case against him because Bannon was blocked from forcing various lawmakers, including members of the House selection committee, to testify at his trial.

“Defendant has failed to demonstrate that the testimony he sought from the congressman was material,” Nichols wrote.