What the sources establish
Bannon was convicted in 2022 for defying a January 6 committee subpoena and served four months in 2024. [1]
An August 2026 AP report said a judge refused, for now, to grant the DOJ’s dismissal request after the Supreme Court vacated an appellate ruling. [2]
The other side of the record
The DOJ sought dismissal in the interests of justice. The judge required a more adequate justification. [1][2]
What this does not establish
Vacating an appellate ruling and dismissing a criminal case are different actions. The exact current docket requires follow-up.
Key dates
Check the record yourself
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- ReportingPublished: Feb 9, 2026DOJ dismissal request ↗
The Guardian
- ReportingPublished: Aug 2026Judge refuses dismissal for now ↗
Associated Press