Justice Roberts rejects Navarro’s last-ditch bid to stay out of prison

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In a significant legal blow, Chief Justice John Roberts has rejected former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro's eleventh-hour attempt to avoid serving a prison sentence while appealing his conviction for contempt of Congress. Navarro, who faces a four-month prison term, is compelled to report to a Miami prison by Tuesday afternoon, marking a milestone as the first prominent Trump associate to be incarcerated in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

 

Chief Justice Roberts's decision, conveyed in a concise paragraph, underscored the gravity of Navarro's situation. Roberts declined to halt Navarro's prison sentence, citing a prior appeals court ruling that Navarro had "forfeited" any argument regarding executive privilege invoked by former President Trump. This ruling serves as a setback for Navarro's legal team, who sought to challenge the district court's conclusion and secure his release pending appeal.

 

Navarro, 74, faced conviction last year on two counts of contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a congressional inquiry into the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta, presiding over Navarro's case, dismissed his defense invoking executive privilege, ultimately denying his request to remain free while appealing. Navarro's legal counsel argued that Mehta's decision undermined their defense strategy, with Navarro maintaining his belief in the validity of executive privilege.

 

In their petition to the Supreme Court, Navarro's attorneys contended that his conviction represents an unprecedented infringement on executive privilege, asserting that such privilege should have shielded him from congressional scrutiny. They highlighted forthcoming appellate arguments challenging the necessity of an "affirmative" invocation of executive privilege and the standard for a "proper" invocation by Trump.

 

While Navarro's impending imprisonment marks a significant development, it is not without precedent. Former White House adviser Steve Bannon faced similar charges of contempt of Congress but was granted the opportunity to remain free pending appeal. Bannon's case serves as a parallel, indicating the complexities surrounding legal proceedings involving Trump administration officials accused of evading congressional inquiries.

 

As Navarro prepares to serve his sentence, his case reverberates as a testament to the enduring legal battles and political ramifications stemming from the events of January 6, 2021. The denial of his plea by Chief Justice Roberts underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding the rule of law, even in cases involving high-profile figures.

 

19.02.24

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[Tug]

He’s reporting to intake in Florida Monday for his 2 month vacation at club fed darn snowflake 

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2024 is turning into a vintage year for justice.

 

 

[ozimoron]

Remember Trump's promise "we're going to hire the best people"?

[bendejo]

1 hour ago, ozimoron said:

Remember Trump's promise "we're going to hire the best people"?

Uh-oh, just wait until you get the news about Manafort.