Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Paul Manafort's defense team not call a witness on his behalf?

It’s day 11 of Paul Manafort’s tax and bank fraud trial. On Monday, the prosecution rested its case. Today, the defense did the same, without calling a single witness. Final arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.

By Madeleine Brand • Aug 14, 2018 • 1 min read

It’s day 11 of Paul Manafort’s tax and bank fraud trial. On Monday, the prosecution rested its case. Today, the defense did the same, without calling a single witness. Final arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Paul Manafort's defense team not call a witness on his behalf?

It’s day 11 of Paul Manafort’s tax and bank fraud trial. On Monday, the prosecution rested its case. Today, the defense did the same, without calling a single witness. Final arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why did Paul Manafort's defense team not call a witness on his behalf?

It’s day 11 of Paul Manafort’s tax and bank fraud trial. On Monday, the prosecution rested its case. Today, the defense did the same, without calling a single witness. Final arguments are scheduled for Wednesday.

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