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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 2

Posted on August 1, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Paul Manafort, President Trump’s onetime campaign chairman, is on trial in federal court in Alexandria on bank and tax fraud charges. Prosecutors allege he failed to pay taxes on millions he made from his work for a Russia-friendly Ukrainian political … Continue reading →

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Paul Manafort on Trial – Day 1

Posted on July 31, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

Donald Trump’s former presidential campaign chairman will this week risk spending the rest of his life in prison, rather than help Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible collusion with Russia. Paul Manafort is due to stand trial in Virginia from Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Rick Gates attorneys quit

Posted on February 2, 2018 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) Attorneys for former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates are seeking to withdraw from the case, according to a new court filing. They provided a reason to the court under seal. Walter Mack, one of the now-former attorneys for Gates, … Continue reading →

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Gag Order in U.S. v Paul J. Manafort

Posted on November 8, 2017 by SouthernGirl2
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Tuesday Open Thread | Capitol Hill is reeling after Mueller indictments

Posted on October 31, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) Monday marked a major turning point in Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller‘s Russia investigation with both former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and campaign associate Rick Gates surrendering to authorities Monday and facing a 12-count indictment. But on … Continue reading →

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Federal Indictment Against Paul Manafort

Posted on October 30, 2017 by SouthernGirl2
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Breaking News: Paul Manafort & Rick Gates charged with conspiracy against the U.S.

Posted on October 30, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

The indictment against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and his longtime colleague Rick Gates has been released — and it includes 12 counts, including charges of money laundering, tax evasion and conspiracy against the United States. The indictment represents … Continue reading →

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