On Monday, the Supreme Court overturned the contempt-of-Congress charges against former Trump advisor Steve Bannon, who had declined to comply with a subpoena from the committee probing the events of January 6, 2021, and had previously completed a four-month prison sentence.

The Court did not provide a rationale for its ruling, and no dissenting opinions were recorded.

In a succinct order, the Court acknowledged that the Justice Department under Trump had sought to withdraw the indictment against Bannon, returning the matter to a lower court for annulment.

Bannon, who held the position of chief White House strategist during Donald Trump’s first term, was sentenced to four months in prison after being convicted on contempt charges in a trial that took place in July 2022.

A jury found Bannon guilty on two counts of contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena requiring him to testify regarding the January 6 incident before the House select committee conducting the investigation. In addition to his prison sentence, Bannon was also fined $6,500.

This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.