Manafort pleads not guilty to second indictment in Virginia, wants jury trial

[DonViejo]

Source: Reuters




MARCH 8, 2018 / 2:03 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO

Reuters Staff

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort pleaded not guilty on Thursday to additional criminal charges ranging from bank fraud to filing false tax returns.

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller brought them as part of a wide-ranging probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election, possible obstruction of justice, and alleged financial crimes by Manafort and others.

Trump has denied that his campaign colluded with Russia.

Reporting by Katanga Johnson and Mark Hosenball; Additional reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Chris Reese


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[Sophia4]

1. He thinks that a jury will necessarily include some Republicans who won't want to

convict him no matter how guilty he is.

And he has nearly limitless money for attorneys.

[Dopers_Greed]

2. Exactly

He's hoping to get just one Trump-humper on the jury who will refuse to convict no matter what.

[jberryhill]

3. He has a right to a trial by jury

[Sophia4]

8. Yes, he does.

[lagomorph777]

9. And we have the right to hope it is a very long trial.

Like the OJ trial, on TV day and night until November.

[SharonAnn]

5. I'm not sure he has lots of money any longer. But Putin could help him.

[GreydeeThos]

4. Manafort is looking for jury nullification

All a juror needs is a suitcase full of money, and Manafort walks.

[sharedvalues]

6. Two days after ex-spy is poisoned in London by Russia

No wonder Manafort is pleading not guilty. If he flips, the FBI better be ready to protect him.

[duforsure]

7. The longer he waits

To flip , the longer his sentences will be, or no chance at all before long.