Manafort Trial

[toobfreak]

If this trial ends up being the joke it seems to be heading for how is anything mewler done in any of this so called “investigation” going to look. It’s day two of a trail. The point in the proceeding when you put up your most damming evidence. And you have pictures of the guys fucking closet? Mewler charged some Russians he never thought would protest but had to back down. Now he’s going after his big fish with clothing choices? That’s not only pathetic but I think if Manafort skates he should sue the shit out of the DNC for putting him through this farce.

So, you're okay with bank fraud, tax evasion and money laundering? Wow...

That hasn’t been proven yet. So far his crime is really nice suits. Maybe you can sue Melania for her shoes. Or Trump for owning an airplane.

I don't know about Melania's shoes - but Trump should be sued for spending about $73 million of taxpayer money on golf outings so far.

Obama spent that on a single vacation.

Remember when Republicans said Obama took a vacation that cost $200,000,000.00 a day?
That was so hilarious.

Actually, I DON'T. Why don't you link us to the story.

 

[jc456]

So sounds like you are pro money laundering. You know free money without taxes.

Got to prove it. They haven’t introduced evidence he did. Manafort is pointing at gates, gates got immunity. Oops he?

 

[jc456]

We'll see soon enough if Mr. Manafort is an innocent as a newborn babe, as I'm guessing he'll be exonerated.

Mueller is just pissed off that Manafort refuses to lie and implicate President Trump.

I truly loved the judge lecturing that an indictment is not evidence. Hmm every fking leftist in here thinks it is.

 

[jc456]

DAY 2: MUELLER TEAM GETS LECTURED, LAW LAID DOWN

Mueller team lectured by judge in Manafort case

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors were lectured by a federal judge on Wednesday for the language they’ve used in the courtroom and more, as the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort entered its second day.

The Mueller team was later rebuffed again by Ellis when they tried to introduce photos that eventually would become public of Manafort’s closets filled with suits and high-end clothing.

While it’s part of their effort to paint Manafort as a tax scofflaw who spent big on luxury items, Ellis would not allow the photos for now.

Mueller trying to turn court room into class warfare arena, putting having money on trial?!

The Feds announced they're not even going to call Gates to testify. So there goes their headliner witness.

Now think about that. They don't even dare call Gates as Manafort's lawyers will totally destroy his credibility which will create reasonably doubt. Manafort's lawyers should call Rosenstein to testify why he dropped the case a decade ago.

Think about this, manafort’s lawyers may call him. I fking love it. He’s got immunity

 

[jc456]

Manafort is so fuked.

Looks so bad for him that the prosecution will probably rest next week.

On what exactly. No evidence yet. And the judge even lectured the mueller team that an indictment is not evidence. Fk, can you believe that punk?

 

[jc456]

The Feds announced they're not even going to call Gates to testify. So there goes their headliner witness.

Now think about that. They don't even dare call Gates as Manafort's lawyers will totally destroy his credibility which will create reasonably doubt. Manafort's lawyers should call Rosenstein to testify why he dropped the case a decade ago.

Perhaps what Gates has to say will be beneficial to Mr. Manafort's case?

I would not be surprised to see him called by the defense- if the case gets that far.

There is a good chance that the charges will be dismissed after the Persecution finishes their case

Exactly

 

[jc456]

Let's use the "F"word......................FELONY!

Manafort has 18 felony charges against him in this trial and 7 more in the next.

They only need to find him guilty of 1. That's all, just one. Because each one carries a sentence of at least 10 years.

It isn’t evidence punk. So where is that ? Day 2 nothing. An indictment is not evidence. Having money isn’t evidence. So what you got punk?

 

[Thinker101]

Manafort is so fuked.

Looks so bad for him that the prosecution will probably rest next week.

I agree! The documents and hard facts speak for themselves. If the jury has a functional brain - Manafort is toast.

Oh wow, so you've seen t he evidence?

Neato!

It's called news. It's everywhere.

Manafort accused of amassing 'secret income' as trial opens

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Paul Manafort orchestrated a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to evade U.S. tax and banking laws, leaving behind a trail of lies as he lived a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said as they laid out their case against the former Trump campaign chairman.

Prosecutor Uzo Asonye told the jury during his opening statement Tuesday that Manafort considered himself above the law as he funneled tens of millions of dollars through offshore accounts. That “secret income” was used to pay for personal expenses such as a $21,000 watch, a $15,000 jacket made of ostrich and more than $6 million worth of real estate paid for in cash, Asonye said.

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Manafort is toast.

Wow, two whole people protesting....quite impressive.

Democrats work.
Republicans call everyone lazy for, for, actually, since most welfare and food stamps go to Republicans, I'm not sure why they call people who get an education and have jobs "lazy".

Yeah, keep, keep, actually keep telling yourself that.

 

[jc456]

Manafort is so fuked.

Looks so bad for him that the prosecution will probably rest next week.

I agree! The documents and hard facts speak for themselves. If the jury has a functional brain - Manafort is toast.

Oh wow, so you've seen t he evidence?

Neato!

It's called news. It's everywhere.

Manafort accused of amassing 'secret income' as trial opens

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Paul Manafort orchestrated a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to evade U.S. tax and banking laws, leaving behind a trail of lies as he lived a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said as they laid out their case against the former Trump campaign chairman.

Prosecutor Uzo Asonye told the jury during his opening statement Tuesday that Manafort considered himself above the law as he funneled tens of millions of dollars through offshore accounts. That “secret income” was used to pay for personal expenses such as a $21,000 watch, a $15,000 jacket made of ostrich and more than $6 million worth of real estate paid for in cash, Asonye said.

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Manafort is toast.

Gates move is dead. Oops they got nothing without him. So punk, what you got?

 

[jc456]

I agree! The documents and hard facts speak for themselves. If the jury has a functional brain - Manafort is toast.

Oh wow, so you've seen t he evidence?

Neato!

It's called news. It's everywhere.

Manafort accused of amassing 'secret income' as trial opens

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Paul Manafort orchestrated a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to evade U.S. tax and banking laws, leaving behind a trail of lies as he lived a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said as they laid out their case against the former Trump campaign chairman.

Prosecutor Uzo Asonye told the jury during his opening statement Tuesday that Manafort considered himself above the law as he funneled tens of millions of dollars through offshore accounts. That “secret income” was used to pay for personal expenses such as a $21,000 watch, a $15,000 jacket made of ostrich and more than $6 million worth of real estate paid for in cash, Asonye said.

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Manafort is toast.

Wow, two whole people protesting....quite impressive.

Democrats work.
Republicans call everyone lazy for, for, actually, since most welfare and food stamps go to Republicans, I'm not sure why they call people who get an education and have jobs "lazy".

Yeah, keep, keep, actually keep telling yourself that.

Dude, they, mueller’s team, have zip for evidence. Shit gates was their leverage and manaforts lawyers blew that up. I fking can’t believe this all in two days. Treated worse then Al Capone who killed people!

 

[jc456]

The Feds announced they're not even going to call Gates to testify. So there goes their headliner witness.

Now think about that. They don't even dare call Gates as Manafort's lawyers will totally destroy his credibility which will create reasonably doubt. Manafort's lawyers should call Rosenstein to testify why he dropped the case a decade ago.

Perhaps what Gates has to say will be beneficial to Mr. Manafort's case?

I would not be surprised to see him called by the defense- if the case gets that far.

There is a good chance that the charges will be dismissed after the Persecution finishes their case

Oh yea!

Let's call Gates!

So beneficial.

Every single witness was asked who Gates was. Some said they saw him on TV. But that's it.

All those people being paid off by Manafort and not a single one knew who Gates was.

Makes him sound not very involved. THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF THE MANAFORT DEFENSE.

Oops!

Why’d he get immunity then, punk?

 

[Ricky LIbtardo]

DAY 2: MUELLER TEAM GETS LECTURED, LAW LAID DOWN

Mueller team lectured by judge in Manafort case

Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s prosecutors were lectured by a federal judge on Wednesday for the language they’ve used in the courtroom and more, as the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort entered its second day.

The Mueller team was later rebuffed again by Ellis when they tried to introduce photos that eventually would become public of Manafort’s closets filled with suits and high-end clothing.

While it’s part of their effort to paint Manafort as a tax scofflaw who spent big on luxury items, Ellis would not allow the photos for now.

Mueller trying to turn court room into class warfare arena, putting having money on trial?!

The Feds announced they're not even going to call Gates to testify. So there goes their headliner witness.

Now think about that. They don't even dare call Gates as Manafort's lawyers will totally destroy his credibility which will create reasonably doubt. Manafort's lawyers should call Rosenstein to testify why he dropped the case a decade ago.

Think about this, manafort’s lawyers may call him. I fking love it. He’s got immunity

The Judge will take him apart before Manafort's lawyers get a chance. The Judge has already made it public he won't put up with witnesses "composing" testimony so Manafort's lawyers can keep him on the stand for weeks on end as they rip him apart. All they have to prove is reasonable doubt.

That's why the lawyers pulled him from the witness list. Manafort's lawyers called their bluff and the Judge called them out for sensationalizing the evidence with the photos they wanted to submit and words such as "Oligarchs"

Besides, if Manafort had anything on Trump he wouldn't go jail to protect him.

The longer this farce goes on the worse Mueller looks and he's starting to get the message. That's why he dropped Gates from the witness list.

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[jc456]

Manafort had especially relied on Rick Gates, his business associate and now the prosecution's star witness, but that trust was misplaced.

The Latest: Defense: Manafort trusted others to handle money

Manafort had like 30 bank accounts all over the world to avoid paying taxes.

But he relied on Gates?

Wanna bet Gates didn't even know about all those accounts?

Gates won’t be called punk

 

[Avatar4321]

I've been reflecting on the many trials we've discussed on this board. Every single one of them had one thing in common. Rdean & Lakhota always analyze them through political lens and end up getting them wrong

 

[bripat9643]

Manafort is so fuked.

Looks so bad for him that the prosecution will probably rest next week.

I agree! The documents and hard facts speak for themselves. If the jury has a functional brain - Manafort is toast.

Oh wow, so you've seen t he evidence?

Neato!

It's called news. It's everywhere.

Manafort accused of amassing 'secret income' as trial opens

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Paul Manafort orchestrated a multimillion-dollar conspiracy to evade U.S. tax and banking laws, leaving behind a trail of lies as he lived a lavish lifestyle, prosecutors said as they laid out their case against the former Trump campaign chairman.

Prosecutor Uzo Asonye told the jury during his opening statement Tuesday that Manafort considered himself above the law as he funneled tens of millions of dollars through offshore accounts. That “secret income” was used to pay for personal expenses such as a $21,000 watch, a $15,000 jacket made of ostrich and more than $6 million worth of real estate paid for in cash, Asonye said.

------

Manafort is toast.

Wow, two whole people protesting....quite impressive.

Democrats work.
Republicans call everyone lazy for, for, actually, since most welfare and food stamps go to Republicans, I'm not sure why they call people who get an education and have jobs "lazy".

"Most welfare and food stamps go to Republicans?" How can you prove that?

 

[bripat9643]

I've been reflecting on the many trials we've discussed on this board. Every single one of them had one thing in common. Rdean & Lakhota always analyze them through political lens and end up getting them wrong

It's simpler and easier just to say that Rdean & Lakhota are always wrong.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Manafort keeps trying to blame it on Gates.
Hilarious.
Gates carries a backpack.
Manafort wears four years of suits worth more than what Gates made in four years.

Manafort bought houses, landscaping, suits and other extravagant items using wire transfers from Cyprus to avoid paying taxes. That's where he's fuked the most.

Second is fraud. Lying to banks to get loans. He got a 16 million dollar loan right here in Chicago. The loan was a quarter of the bank's assets. The people working at the bank are now witnesses.

Manafort is fuked.

Getting a bank loan is a crime?

Who knew?

I guess people should avoid getting bank loans then.

 

[Marion Morrison]

I've been reflecting on the many trials we've discussed on this board. Every single one of them had one thing in common. Rdean & Lakhota always analyze them through political lens and end up getting them wrong

It's simpler and easier just to say that Rdean & Lakhota are always wrong.

Yet not as always wrong as JoeB131. He is the king of being wrong.

 

[Lakhota]

Mueller must be amused at the Trump Moscow circus.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Where's the uproar over Crooked Hillary and her corrupt Clinton foundation? But yet the fake news is obsessed with Manafort's tax status? Which has nothing to do with collusion...

Manafort's trial is not about collusion. Don't you follow the news?

Hey dumbass: "collusion" is supposed to be the scope of the Special Counsel. Just thought I'd let you know that.


That means Mueller is fucking up. Not only legally, right in the public view of all Americans.