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A federal jury in Washinton convicted Thursday former US President Donald Trump’s ex-advisor on trade Peter Navarro of contempt of Congress as he refused to appear before the House committee to testify on the January 6 Capitol Hill attack.
The economist is the second close ally of Donald Trump to be convicted of contempt of Congress for defying subpoenas from the House committee.
Navarro while talking to the media said he would appeal the verdict as he was found guilty on two counts after a two-day trial.
Peter Navarro had refused to appear for a deposition before the committee and also declined to supply documents to the panel.
