Bannon Prosecutors Seek to Curb Social Media Posts Before Trial

Prosecutors asked a judge overseeing the fraud case against President Donald Trump’s former political strategist Steve Bannon to admonish a co-defendant for statements he has been posting on social media sites, saying they violate court rules.

Brian Kolfage has posted a stream of comments about the case on Facebook and Instagram since his arrest on Aug. 21, calling it an assault on freedom and a “witch hunt,” borrowing a term frequently deployed by Trump, and likening himself to a political prisoner. Prosecutors say the comments have the potential to taint the jury pool.

The prosecutors said they’re not seeking ...