Appeals Court Upholds Navarro Contempt Conviction, Dismisses Privilege Defense
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A D.C. Circuit panel unanimously upheld Peter Navarro’s contempt conviction for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena, rejecting his claim that Trump invoked executive privilege and noting that Trump has not publicly supported that contention; Navarro refused to testify or provide documents, was convicted in 2023, served four months in 2024, and plans further appeals.
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