(CNN) Lawyers for right-wing firebrand Steve Bannon made clear at a court hearing Thursday that they intend to slow down, as much as possible, the criminal case against Bannon for failing to testify to the House January 6 select committee. "We'll have to learn exactly what was done to bring these charges," said Evan Corcoran, an attorney for Bannon. He cited "complex constitutional issues at play," including former President Donald Trump's own lawsuit over records from his White House. In court Thursday, prosecutor Amanda Vaughn called Bannon's case straightforward, about the failure to show up. She said the DOJ sought to move forward with turning evidence over to the defense quickly, and wanted to set a trial date.

Source: CNN November 19, 2021 01:10 UTC