Former trade adviser of Donald Trump Peter Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with the House select committee's subpoena, which has been carrying out the investigation into the US Capitol attack that took place on January 6, 2021. 
 
Navarro is former US President Donald Trump's second ex-aide who is facing prosecution for his lack of cooperation with the committee. Last year, Steve Bannon was convicted on two contempt counts. The case of Bannon is currently on appeal. 
 
During the closing arguments on Thursday (September 7), the jury was informed by the prosecutors that Navarro “made a choice” not to comply with a subpoena of February 2022. Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Aloi stated that the government only functions when people follow the rules and they should be held accountable if they don't.

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“The subpoena – it is not hard to understand,” she stated, adding that Navarro knew “what he was required to do and when he was required to do it”. Navarro’s attorney Stanley Woodward argued that the subpoena was not simple and stated that it failed to specify where in the Capitol complex the accused had to show up for his deposition.

<h2>Navarro's non-compliance was an accident or mistake?</h2>

He added that the prosecutors were not able to prove that Navarro was willful in failure to follow the subpoena, adding that his non-compliance with the testimony's demand was a result of an accident or mistake that was not established by the prosecutors. 
 
“Do we know that his failure to comply beyond reasonable doubt wasn’t the result of accident, inadvertence or mistake?” he stated. 
 
“Why didn’t the government present evidence to you about where Dr. Navarro was or what he was doing&nbsp;on the day when the deposition was scheduled deposition,” asked Woodward to the jury. “Something stinks,” he added. 
 
In response, Prosecutor John Crabb said, “Who cares where he was. What matters is where he wasn’t.” Repeatedly, Crabb referred to Navarro as “that man’ while pointing towards him and telling the jury, “that man thinks he is above the law.”

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During the hearing, Navarro gave strong reactions as he laughed, shook his head or threw up his hand. Eventually, Woodward jumped up and whispered something to his client after which the two quietly stood together for the remainder of the proceedings. 
 
During the closing arguments, the jury was attentive and watched carefully as lawyers presented their final case. Across the room, Navarro stood directly with his hands clasped and intently looking at jurors.&nbsp;

Navarro, while speaking to the media after the verdict, said, “I said from the beginning this was going to the Supreme Court. I am willing to go to prison to settle this issue.” 
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Former trade adviser of Donald Trump Peter Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with the House select committee's subpoena, which has been carrying out the investigation into the US Capitol attack that took place on January 6, 2021.

Former trade adviser of Donald Trump Peter Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress after he failed to comply with the House select committee's subpoena, which has been carrying out the investigation into the US Capitol attack that took place on January 6, 2021. Navarro is former US President Donald Trump's second ex-aide who is facing prosecution for his lack of cooperation with the committee. Last year, Steve Bannon was convicted on two contempt counts. The case of Bannon is currently on appeal. During the closing arguments on Thursday (September 7), the jury was informed by the prosecutors that Navarro “made a choice” not to comply with a subpoena of February 2022. Justice Department attorney Elizabeth Aloi stated that the government only functions when people follow the rules and they should be held accountable if they don't. ALSO READ | Vivek Ramaswamy declines to elucidate his remarks criticising Donald Trump in interview “The subpoena – it is not hard to understand,” she stated, adding that Navarro knew “what he was required to do and when he was required to do it”. Navarro’s attorney Stanley Woodward argued that the subpoena was not simple and stated that it failed to specify where in the Capitol complex the accused had to show up for his deposition. Navarro's non-compliance was an accident or mistake? He added that the prosecutors were not able to prove that Navarro was willful in failure to follow the subpoena, adding that his non-compliance with the testimony's demand was a result of an accident or mistake that was not established by the prosecutors. “Do we know that his failure to comply beyond reasonable doubt wasn’t the result of accident, inadvertence or mistake?” he stated. “Why didn’t the government present evidence to you about where Dr. Navarro was or what he was doing on the day when the deposition was scheduled deposition,” asked Woodward to the jury. “Something stinks,” he added. In response, Prosecutor John Crabb said, “Who cares where he was. What matters is where he wasn’t.” Repeatedly, Crabb referred to Navarro as “that man’ while pointing towards him and telling the jury, “that man thinks he is above the law.” WATCH | Will Donald Trump be disqualified from the 2024 Presidential Elections? During the hearing, Navarro gave strong reactions as he laughed, shook his head or threw up his hand. Eventually, Woodward jumped up and whispered something to his client after which the two quietly stood together for the remainder of the proceedings. During the closing arguments, the jury was attentive and watched carefully as lawyers presented their final case. Across the room, Navarro stood directly with his hands clasped and intently looking at jurors. Navarro, while speaking to the media after the verdict, said, “I said from the beginning this was going to the Supreme Court. I am willing to go to prison to settle this issue.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Pakistan Occupied Kashmir's (PoK) High Court bench on Tuesday disqualified Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas from the legislative assembly for contempt of court.

After the court's verdict, Ilyas won't be holding the office of PoK's prime minister and a new premier will be elected by the legislative assembly.

The courts of PoK had on Monday served separate notices to Ilyas asking him to explain his position over his “derogatory remarks about the superior judiciary in his speeches at public meetings”.

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The notices, which were served through the PM's principal secretary, asked Ilyas to make separate appearances before the Supreme Court and the high court on Tuesday.

During a function held in Islamabad, Ilyas had indirectly held the judiciary responsible for affecting his government's functioning and interfering in the executive's domain through the grant of stay orders.

Ilyas had made a particular reference to a $15 million Saudi-funded education sector project, stating that it was in limbo because a stay order was issued on it by the court.

He also took strong exception to the “de-sealing by the courts of tobacco factories involved in tax evasion to the tune of billions of rupees”.

The high court's judgement was read out on Tuesday by Justice Chaudhry Khalid Rasheed, sentencing the PoK premier till the rising of the court.

After the announcement of the court's verdict, Ilyas - who was supposed to make an appearance before the Supreme Court – went to the Prime Minister’s House accompanied by the cabinet members.

Speaking on the court's verdict, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said that whether it was Pakistan's prime minister or that of PoK, respecting the court's decision was necessary.

“This country cannot be run by destroying the judicial system,” he stated, appealing to Ilyas to apologise and stating that he hoped the Supreme Court would give him relief.

He added that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should learn a lesson from the court's verdict.

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<h2>Court issues notice</h2>

Presenting the clip of the prime minister's speech in the court's order, the PoK court said that a discussion was held on the matter by the judges’ council “in view of its seriousness” and it was unanimously decided “it could not be overlooked because the dignity and authority of the courts was on stake and nobody could be allowed to undermine it”.

“However, […] before issuing contempt notice we are intended to ask the prime minister to appear in person and explain his position on the referred news,” the court stated. Identical observations were made by the high court.

“Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas has directly threatened the superior judiciary and the language of his speech at a public meeting is highly derogatory, improper and indecently worded,” the order stated.

Not just the latest statement, but his “previous track record from several months is [also] objectionable, unbecoming and improper,” it further stated.

The order read that the high court judges’ council unanimously decided not to leave the matter unattended “simply by shutting [its] eye from contemptuous and derogatory statement of the person who is at the helm of affairs.”

“By showing magnanimity and judicial restraint, we have opted, in the beginning of the proceedings, to serve a notice on the prime minister to personally appear before the full court to explain his position,” it added.

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Pakistan Occupied Kashmir's (PoK) High Court bench on Tuesday disqualified Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas from the legislative assembly for contempt of court.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir's (PoK) High Court bench on Tuesday disqualified Prime Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas from the legislative assembly for contempt of court. After the court's verdict, Ilyas won't be holding the office of PoK's prime minister and a new premier will be elected by the legislative assembly. The courts of PoK had on Monday served separate notices to Ilyas asking him to explain his position over his “derogatory remarks about the superior judiciary in his speeches at public meetings”. ALSO READ | Jammu and Kashmir’s budget twice the size of Pakistan’s IMF bailout request, documents show The notices, which were served through the PM's principal secretary, asked Ilyas to make separate appearances before the Supreme Court and the high court on Tuesday. During a function held in Islamabad, Ilyas had indirectly held the judiciary responsible for affecting his government's functioning and interfering in the executive's domain through the grant of stay orders. Ilyas had made a particular reference to a $15 million Saudi-funded education sector project, stating that it was in limbo because a stay order was issued on it by the court. He also took strong exception to the “de-sealing by the courts of tobacco factories involved in tax evasion to the tune of billions of rupees”. The high court's judgement was read out on Tuesday by Justice Chaudhry Khalid Rasheed, sentencing the PoK premier till the rising of the court. After the announcement of the court's verdict, Ilyas - who was supposed to make an appearance before the Supreme Court – went to the Prime Minister’s House accompanied by the cabinet members. Speaking on the court's verdict, PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry said that whether it was Pakistan's prime minister or that of PoK, respecting the court's decision was necessary. “This country cannot be run by destroying the judicial system,” he stated, appealing to Ilyas to apologise and stating that he hoped the Supreme Court would give him relief. He added that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif should learn a lesson from the court's verdict. WATCH | PoK assembly endorses Amit Shah's statement on opening of Sharda Peeth corridor Court issues notice Presenting the clip of the prime minister's speech in the court's order, the PoK court said that a discussion was held on the matter by the judges’ council “in view of its seriousness” and it was unanimously decided “it could not be overlooked because the dignity and authority of the courts was on stake and nobody could be allowed to undermine it”. “However, […] before issuing contempt notice we are intended to ask the prime minister to appear in person and explain his position on the referred news,” the court stated. Identical observations were made by the high court. “Prime Minister Tanveer Ilyas has directly threatened the superior judiciary and the language of his speech at a public meeting is highly derogatory, improper and indecently worded,” the order stated. Not just the latest statement, but his “previous track record from several months is [also] objectionable, unbecoming and improper,” it further stated. The order read that the high court judges’ council unanimously decided not to leave the matter unattended “simply by shutting [its] eye from contemptuous and derogatory statement of the person who is at the helm of affairs.” “By showing magnanimity and judicial restraint, we have opted, in the beginning of the proceedings, to serve a notice on the prime minister to personally appear before the full court to explain his position,” it added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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