The second time a far-right figure has faced consequences for his role in a border wall scheme, it was former Trump advisor Steve Bannon.
Steve Bannon is going to turn himself in to the New York District Attorney on September 8.
Two counts of money laundered in the second degree and two counts of conspiracy in the fourth degree are contained in the indictment.
According to the indictment, the group funneled more than $250,000 in compensation to Brian Kolfage from January 11 to the end of the year, despite the group's public claims that they wouldn't pay him a salary.
According to the indictment, WeBuildTheWall and those involved with it repeatedly stated that Kolfage wouldn't take a salary and made it a "material part" of the campaign.
Money was transferred through third-party entities, including through a nonprofit organization, which is alleged to be money laundered.
According to the indictment, there are text messages from Bannon in which he said his nonprofit group can pay Rolfage and that he was going to pay him.
On Wednesday, he decried the charges against him as "phony" and accused New York prosecutors of acting with political intent. This is nothing more than a political weaponization of the justice system.
The New York Attorney General's office said that Bannon would be in court on Thursday.
More than fifteen million dollars. According to the New York indictment, that's how much we built the wall. The federal indictment against the scheme puts the figure at more than 25 million dollars.
Andrew Badolato and Timothy Shea were also indicted for their roles in the border wall scheme. After being pardoned by Trump in the last days of his presidency, the ex- Trump advisor pleaded not guilty and was cleared of all federal charges against him. The Manhattan District Attorney's office was looking into the fundraising scheme after the pardon of Bannon. The charges against them have been guilty by both of them. After jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict, the case was thrown out.
He was found guilty of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with a subpoena. Up to two years in prison is possible for the Trump ally who will be sentenced on October 21.
Steve Bannon is expected to face criminal charges.
Steve Bannon was officially cleared of federal charges after Trump's pardon.
Which Pardon? According to Forbes, Steve Bannon is facing a criminal investigation in New York.
It was reported that the man could face two years in prison after being found guilty of contempt of Congress.
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