**Steve Bannon's Prison Sentence Upheld: A Timeline of the Controversy** As the former Chief Strategist for President Donald Trump, Steve Bannon's life has been marked by controversy. His latest run-in with the law has resulted in a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress. Here's a timeline of the events that led to his punishment: **The Background** Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Trump, was convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify and provide documents to the House January 6th Committee investigating the 2021 US Capitol riot. Despite his conviction, Bannon maintained that he was following legal advice and appealed his sentence. **The Sentencing** U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols ruled that Bannon must report to prison by July 1 to begin his four-month sentence. The Justice Department had requested that Bannon begin serving his sentence immediately, citing his refusal to cooperate with the congressional investigation. **Key Quotes** **Steve Bannon**: Still, Bannon vowed to continue his legal battles, stating that he will "accept" his sentence. [strong>Steve Bannon's sentence was upheld by the appeals court, solidifying his prison term. **The Verdict** Bannon's legal team had argued that he was acting under legal advice when he refused to testify and provide documents. However, Judge Nichols rejected this argument, ruling that Bannon had demonstrated "contempt for the criminal justice system" by defying the congressional subpoena. **The Sentence** Bannon was fined $6,500 and ordered to serve four months in prison for his contempt of Congress. This sentence marks the culmination of a lengthy legal battle between Bannon and the government. **The Future** Bannon's legal troubles are far from over. He faces additional legal battles in New York over allegations of fraud and corruption. As the former Trump strategist begins his prison sentence, his future looks uncertain.