Manafort defense will call no witnesses (even Manafort)

[ptbw forever]

There simply is no defense for what Manafort did. He has been caught red-handed.

So far hasn't done anything... he's still an innocent man.

Locker up! Locker up! Locker up!

You mean like that guy who made a YouTube video about Muslims?

 

[ptbw forever]

There simply is no defense for what Manafort did. He has been caught red-handed.

So far hasn't done anything... he's still an innocent man.

And so was Nixon ,,,,until republicans grew some nads

So why didn’t Holder get indicted by the Democrats?

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

There simply is no defense for what Manafort did. He has been caught red-handed.

So far hasn't done anything... he's still an innocent man.

Locker up! Locker up! Locker up!

What does a locker have to do with this?

 

[edward37]

There simply is no defense for what Manafort did. He has been caught red-handed.

So far hasn't done anything... he's still an innocent man.

And so was Nixon ,,,,until republicans grew some nads

ptb if you had some you wouldn't be a trumpette

 

[edward37]

There simply is no defense for what Manafort did. He has been caught red-handed.

So far hasn't done anything... he's still an innocent man.

Locker up! Locker up! Locker up!

What does a locker have to do with this?

You HAVE to be a republican dotard

 

[Avatar4321]

Not surprised by the move. Or the lack of the judges outright dismissal. There is a question of fact for the jury. Namely is gates telling the truth? Or is he lying.

Looks like reasonable doubt to me but who knows what the jury thinks. We may find out in a few hours

You seem to think that this entire case hinges on Gates’ testimony. Do you that without Gates, the state has nothing? If you do, you’re dreaming in technicolor.

The Prosrcution considered not even putting Gates on the stand, because they really didn’t need him to prove their case. The bank account records, tax returns and mortgage loan applications were the proof.

There is no “reasonable doubt” in this case. The case was so air tight, Manafort tried to strong arm witnesses. That just lead to more charges.

Can Manafort wear his ostrich jacket in prison? I’m sure the boys in the shower will love it.

because that's what the prosecution has said and what the judge has said. I'm presuming they are being honest about the case

 

[rightwinger]

No way would Manafort testify

He is in enough trouble

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

No way would Manafort testify

He is in enough trouble

He doesn't have to.

 

[theHawk]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

 

[g5000]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

 

[theHawk]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

Unless you are a Democrat, then you get immunity.

 

[g5000]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

Unless you are a Democrat, then you get immunity.

Was that the best you could come up with?

 

[mudwhistle]

Not surprised by the move. Or the lack of the judges outright dismissal. There is a question of fact for the jury. Namely is gates telling the truth? Or is he lying.

Looks like reasonable doubt to me but who knows what the jury thinks. We may find out in a few hours

You seem to think that this entire case hinges on Gates’ testimony. Do you that without Gates, the state has nothing? If you do, you’re dreaming in technicolor.

The Prosrcution considered not even putting Gates on the stand, because they really didn’t need him to prove their case. The bank account records, tax returns and mortgage loan applications were the proof.

There is no “reasonable doubt” in this case. The case was so air tight, Manafort tried to strong arm witnesses. That just lead to more charges.

Can Manafort wear his ostrich jacket in prison? I’m sure the boys in the shower will love it.

They put Gates on the stand because their case was weak.

 

[mudwhistle]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

Unless you are a Democrat, then you get immunity.

Democrats never go to trial. Their fate is decided before the investigation begins.

 

[g5000]

Not surprised by the move. Or the lack of the judges outright dismissal. There is a question of fact for the jury. Namely is gates telling the truth? Or is he lying.

Looks like reasonable doubt to me but who knows what the jury thinks. We may find out in a few hours

You seem to think that this entire case hinges on Gates’ testimony. Do you that without Gates, the state has nothing? If you do, you’re dreaming in technicolor.

The Prosrcution considered not even putting Gates on the stand, because they really didn’t need him to prove their case. The bank account records, tax returns and mortgage loan applications were the proof.

There is no “reasonable doubt” in this case. The case was so air tight, Manafort tried to strong arm witnesses. That just lead to more charges.

Can Manafort wear his ostrich jacket in prison? I’m sure the boys in the shower will love it.

They put Gates on the stand because their case was weak.

They put Gates on the stand to humanize the giant stack of evidence against Manafort.

 

[Wry Catcher]

I knew this was a slam dunk case. But never THIS easy:
Paul Manafort trial Day 11: Defense rests, Manafort will not take the stand

Or they may argue the prosecution did not meet it's burden of proof and ask for summary dismissal.

That's going to be very hard, given the number of documents and the testimony of his tax men seems to be very damaging.

My guess, the Defense Attorney's are seeking a plea deal with the prosecution. However, if the Judge is as he has been depicted, he is not likely to receive such an agreement with a wink and a nod.

 

[g5000]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

Unless you are a Democrat, then you get immunity.

Democrats never go to trial. Their fate is decided before the investigation begins.

Ipse dixit.

 

[Wry Catcher]

Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort faces trial in September

Manafort is facing two separate indictments on an array of charges, including conspiracy to launder money, filing false tax returns and failing to register as a foreign agent for lobbying work for the pro-Kremlin Ukrainian government of former President Viktor Yanukovych.



Manafort is never getting out of the woods.

What’s wrong with working for the rightfully elected leader of a country?

Nothing, as long as you declare the income, pay the taxes, and register as an agent of a foreign government. None of which Manafort did.

All caught up now?

Unless you are a Democrat, then you get immunity.

Democrats never go to trial. Their fate is decided before the investigation begins.

Ipse dixit.

Republicans never bring a Democrat to trial, they decide by chanting "lock her up" which does not require evidence.

 

[Dragonlady]

Not surprised by the move. Or the lack of the judges outright dismissal. There is a question of fact for the jury. Namely is gates telling the truth? Or is he lying.

Looks like reasonable doubt to me but who knows what the jury thinks. We may find out in a few hours

You seem to think that this entire case hinges on Gates’ testimony. Do you that without Gates, the state has nothing? If you do, you’re dreaming in technicolor.

The Prosrcution considered not even putting Gates on the stand, because they really didn’t need him to prove their case. The bank account records, tax returns and mortgage loan applications were the proof.

There is no “reasonable doubt” in this case. The case was so air tight, Manafort tried to strong arm witnesses. That just lead to more charges.

Can Manafort wear his ostrich jacket in prison? I’m sure the boys in the shower will love it.

because that's what the prosecution has said and what the judge has said. I'm presuming they are being honest about the case

The prosecution said no such thing and neither did the judge.

 

[Dragonlady]

Not surprised by the move. Or the lack of the judges outright dismissal. There is a question of fact for the jury. Namely is gates telling the truth? Or is he lying.

Looks like reasonable doubt to me but who knows what the jury thinks. We may find out in a few hours

You seem to think that this entire case hinges on Gates’ testimony. Do you that without Gates, the state has nothing? If you do, you’re dreaming in technicolor.

The Prosrcution considered not even putting Gates on the stand, because they really didn’t need him to prove their case. The bank account records, tax returns and mortgage loan applications were the proof.

There is no “reasonable doubt” in this case. The case was so air tight, Manafort tried to strong arm witnesses. That just lead to more charges.

Can Manafort wear his ostrich jacket in prison? I’m sure the boys in the shower will love it.

They put Gates on the stand because their case was weak.

You just keep believing that Skippy.