A former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged with contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with the House of Representatives in the investigation into the January 6, 2021 attack on Capitol Hill.
The decision was made by a federal grand jury on Thursday, then announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday.
The first case was about his refusal to appear before the commission of inquiry. The second case accuses him of his refusal to submit documents.
Each number can carry anywhere from 30 days to a year in prison, plus a $ 100,000 fine.
In its subpoena, the Board of Inquiry said it had reason to believe that Peter Navarro had information relevant to their work.
Last month, the House of Representatives recommended the indictment against Peter Navarro and Daniel Scavino, a former chief of staff to President Trump. Last December, he also voted in favor of the accusation against Mark Meadows, also former chief of staff of President Trump. In this case, the Department of Justice remained silent.
Peter Navarro was not the first close adviser to Donald Trump to face criminal charges. In November, strategist Stephen Bannon was also indicted for refusing to testify and submit documents to the commission.
Public hearings on the January 6, 2021 attack will take place next week.
Source: Radio-Canada
