Jury selected for former Trump aide Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress trial

Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro's criminal trial on contempt of Congress charges, in which he is accused of ignoring subpoenas for documents and testimony from the House Jan. 6 committee, is set to begin with opening statements after a jury was selected.

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Posted 9/5/2023, 11:33:27 PM

Jury selected for former Trump aide Peter Navarro’s contempt of Congress trial

nbcnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Top Trump Loyalist Is About to Finish Falling on His Sword for His Master

9/7/2023

Jury begins deliberations in trial of Trump advisor Peter Navarro on charges of contempt of Congress

9/8/2023

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9/12/2023

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Judge Examines Potential Juror Misconduct in Navarro Trial After Claims Jurors Saw Protesters

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