Former Trump Advisor To Serve Prison Term In Inmate-Described 'Paradise'

Peter Navarro, who served as an advisor to former President Donald Trump, has commenced his incarceration period at a federal correctional facility in Miami, marking the beginning of his sentence for contempt of Congress.

What Happened: Navarro, a former advisor to President Trump, has started his prison term at a federal facility in Miami, Business Insider reported on Wednesday. This follows his conviction for contempt of Congress during the Jan. 6 investigation.

Navarro’s attempts to delay his incarceration while appealing his sentence were thwarted when Chief Justice John Roberts denied his request.

His lawyer, Stanley Bland, conveyed that Navarro’s appeal will challenge the application of a congressional contempt statute, citing constitutional concerns. Meanwhile, Sam Mangel, a prison consultant, has confirmed that Navarro is adjusting well to prison life, though Bland did not confirm Mangel’s involvement.

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The Federal Correctional Institution in Miami, where Navarro is held, is a dated facility with a history of maintenance issues. It offers jobs and educational programs to inmates, who can even hear animals from the neighboring zoo, Mangel shared.

According to the Bureau of Prisons, the camp currently houses 166 inmates. The conditions of the prison have been a topic of discussion among consultants and former inmates, with some calling it “paradise” and others advising to avoid it.

Navarro, at 74, has requested to be housed in an area for older inmates.

Why It Matters: Navarro’s imprisonment is the culmination of a legal battle that began with his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. Navarro was found guilty of defying a subpoena from a House Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots. The jury in Washington D.C. delivered the verdict after a two-day trial, with Navarro facing the possibility of up to two years in prison and significant fines.

Navarro’s sentencing and subsequent incarceration come at a time when Trump has been vocal about his support for individuals involved in the January 6 insurrection. He promised to pardon the Jan 6 rioters, a pledge he made during his re-election campaign.

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