In a significant development, American politician Peter Navarro has been convicted of contempt of Congress for his refusal to cooperate with an inquiry related to the alleged plot to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Following nearly four hours of deliberation on September 7, a Washington-based jury found Navarro guilty on two counts of contempt, stemming from his refusal to appear before a House committee on January 6 and to provide subpoenaed documents.
The prosecution argued that Navarro’s actions were tantamount to considering himself “above the law” by rejecting a congressional subpoena. Alongside the conviction, there is a looming possibility of a $100,000 fine.
Moreover, each contempt offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 days in jail and a maximum potential sentence of one year in prison. The sentencing for Navarro has been scheduled for January 12, 2023, presided over by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta.
Navarro’s attorney swiftly responded to the verdict, announcing their intention to file for a mistrial. They argued that the presence of demonstrators outside the courtroom during a brief intermission between jury deliberations had unfairly biased the jurors.
Of course a DC jury found Peter Navarro guilty.
Of course the Regime targeted him.
Of course this is political persecution.
Peter Navarro was protected by executive privilege and was under no obligation to testify before the corrupt J6 Committee.
He’s a good man and deserves… pic.twitter.com/LLMmL4UNUW
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 8, 2023
In her closing arguments, Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Aloi emphasized the significance of Navarro’s choice to defy the congressional subpoena, stating, “Our government only works when people play by the rules. We are a nation of laws, and our system does not work if people think they are above the law. If people like the defendant can choose to ignore the government’s subpoenas, the work of our government to serve its people cannot get done.”
Following the verdict, Peter Navarro addressed reporters outside the Washington DC courthouse, expressing his disappointment with the supporters who had rallied on his behalf. He lamented the state of division in the country and criticized what he referred to as “the woke Marxist left.” He also conveyed his lack of surprise at the verdict, asserting that they had anticipated this outcome and planned to appeal the decision.
Navarro claimed that he had chosen not to appear for the inquiry based on the advice of former American President Donald Trump, who suggested relying on executive privilege. However, it’s worth noting that Trump never formally informed the Jan. 6 committee of this advice or provided any supporting documentation in Navarro’s case.
Peter Navarro, widely recognized as a critic of free-trade policies, holds the position of professor emeritus of economics and public policy at the prestigious University of California, Irvine.
It’s worth recalling that another former Trump administration figure, Steve Bannon, faced similar charges last year, having been found guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for defying a House committee subpoena. He was subsequently sentenced to four months in prison and fined $6,500.
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