Judge agrees to postpone Steve Bannon’s border fraud trial

Judge agrees to postpone Steve Bannon’s border fraud trial

Steve Bannon, former political advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, attends his court hearing on November 12 at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City.

Steve Bannon, former political advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, attends his court hearing on November 12 at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. ADAM GRAY via Getty Images

A New York judge has reportedly agreed to delay the start of Steve Bannon’s trial on charges that he defrauded supporters of newly elected President Donald Trump after his defense requested a delay into the new year.

Judge April Newbauer moved his trial start date from December 9 to February 25 Courthouse news And reporter Adam Klasfeld.

Bannon faces up to 15 years in prison for conspiracy, fraud and money laundering after he was accused of donating millions of dollars to build a border wall with Mexico for his personal use.

He has denied being guilty of the charges.

This is a development story. Check back for updates.

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