| | | Paul Manafort’s attorneys rest without presenting evidence, witnesses
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 Members of the defense team for Paul Manafort, including from left, Jay Nanavati, Kevin Downing, Brian Ketcham, Richard Westling, and Thomas Zehnle, walk to federal court as the trial of the former Trump campaign chairman continues, in Alexandria, Va., Tuesday, ... more >
By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times - Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Attorneys for Paul Manafort rested their case Tuesday morning without presenting any evidence or witnesses to blunt prosecutor’s accusations the one time Trump campaign manager committed bank and tax fraud.
The decision comes after Judge T. S. Ellis III denied a defense motion seeking to acquit Mr. Manafort, alleging prosecutors from Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s office did not prove their case.
Judge Ellis asked Mr. Manafort if he wished to testify on his own behalf, but the political strategist replied, “No, Sir.”
Both sides will debate jury instructions Tuesday afternoon before making their closing arguments. |
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