Former Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro has made a long-shot request to the Supreme Court in an attempt to avoid prison. Navarro had previously asked the Supreme Court to allow him to remain free while he challenged his contempt of Congress conviction, but Chief Justice John Roberts denied that request last month. As a result, Navarro reported to prison and has served 15 days of his four-month sentence.
Navarro's attorneys have now submitted an emergency request to Justice Neil Gorsuch, arguing that pausing the lower court's ruling is necessary as Navarro is not a flight risk and is raising substantial legal questions. They believe that Navarro's case could lead to the reversal of his conviction or a new trial.
