Trump White House Official Denied Prison Release by Federal Judge in Contempt of Congress Appeal
WASHINGTON — Former Trump White House official Peter Navarro was denied his request to remain out of prison while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress. Navarro was found guilty of refusing to cooperate with an investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and was sentenced to four months behind bars. He had asked to be free while he fights the conviction in higher courts, but U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied the request. Navarro, who served as a White House trade adviser under former President Donald Trump, must now … Read more