 But a judge rejected his arguments and a federal appeals court eventually agreed. Bannon filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court in an effort to avoid reporting to prison by July 1st to serve his four-month sentence. The government lawyer said Bannon engaged in total noncompliance with subpoenas and there was no chance he would win on the substance. The Supreme Court denied Bannon's request without stating any reasons. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.