The Latest Breaking News from Andrew Badolato

Steve Bannon co-conspirator jailed for over five years for ‘We Build The Wall’ fundraiser fraud

A Colorado businessman convicted of fraudulently siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S. southern border has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Man sentenced to prison for defrauding US border wall supporters

Timothy Shea receives the longest prison sentence yet for his participation in the ‘We Build the Wall’ scheme.

Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2023

Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for 'We Build The Wall' fundraiser fraud

A Colorado businessman convicted of fraudulently siphoning hundreds of thousands of dollars from an online fundraiser to build a wall along the U.S. southern border has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Trump supporters and ‘We Build the Wall’ scam victims testify at NYC fraud trial

Supporters of former President Donald Trump’s signature immigration policy who were swindled in the “We Build the Wall” crowdfunding scam testified in Manhattan Federal Court on Wednesday about paying for a southern border wall they never got.

Tribune News Service · Oct 27, 2022

Kris Kobach resigns from We Build the Wall board after nonprofit indicted on money laundering

Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the Republican candidate for state attorney general, resigned Friday from the board of directors of We Build the Wall after the nonprofit organization was indicted on allegations of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 9, 2022

Steve Bannon surrenders at Manhattan DA’s office to face fraud charges for ‘We Build the Wall’ fundraising scam

NEW YORK — Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon turned himself in at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office Thursday to face fraud charges.

Tribune News Service · Sep 8, 2022

Steve Bannon charged with money laundering and conspiracy in New York

Pardon Trump granted to former top strategist on similar charges applied to federal not state crimes

The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2022

Trump adviser Steve Bannon indicted, expected to surrender at Manhattan DA’s office

NEW YORK — Former Trump administration strategist Steve Bannon is expected to surrender Thursday on criminal charges brought by the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022

Steve Bannon to be indicted on fresh fraud charges over border wall – sources

Former Trump strategist to face state charges over fundraising for the wall that likely mirror a federal case in which he was pardoned

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2022

Mistrial declared in ‘We Build the Wall’ fraud case against Bannon associate, days after holdout juror alleges ‘government witch hunt’ and liberal bias

NEW YORK — A Manhattan judge declared a mistrial Tuesday in the case against a Steve Bannon associate accused of siphoning donations from the “We Build the Wall” fund — after a deadlocked jury said it couldn’t overcome ideological differences.

Tribune News Service · Jun 7, 2022