Former Trump aide Rick Gates to plead guilty; agrees to testify against Manafort, sources say

[Lakhota]

A former top aide to Donald Trump's presidential campaign will plead guilty to fraud-related charges within days – and has made clear to prosecutors that he would testify against Paul J. Manafort Jr., the lawyer-lobbyist who once managed the campaign.

The change of heart by Trump's former deputy campaign manager, Richard W. Gates III, who had pleaded not guilty after being indicted in October on charges similar to Manafort's, was described in interviews by people familiar with the case.

"Rick Gates is going to change his plea to guilty,'' said a person with direct knowledge of the new developments, adding that the revised plea will be presented in federal court in Washington "within the next few days.''

That individual and others who discussed the matter spoke on condition of anonymity, citing a judge's gag order restricting comments about the case to the news media or public.

More: Former Trump aide Rick Gates to plead guilty; agrees to testify against Manafort, sources say - Los Angeles Times

I've heard various experts say over the past few weeks that Gates was in a position to know a lot of stuff. Trump should probably be a little more worried. We'll see...

 

[miketx]

No details yet... Will update...

Be sure to get some accurate links from CNN so we'll know what happened. Thanks man, luv ya.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

He's testifying against Manafort.

Hmmm.

 

[skews13]

The rats in the Trump crime family are eating each other one at a time.



A former top aide to Donald Trump's presidential campaign will plead guilty to fraud-related charges within days – and has made clear to prosecutors that he would testify against Paul J. Manafort Jr., the lawyer-lobbyist who once managed the campaign.

The change of heart by Trump's former deputy campaign manager, Richard W. Gates III, who had pleaded not guilty after being indicted in October on charges similar to Manafort's, was described in interviews by people familiar with the case.

"Rick Gates is going to change his plea to guilty,'' said a person with direct knowledge of the new developments, adding that the revised plea will be presented in federal court in Washington "within the next few days.''

That individual and others who discussed the matter spoke on condition of anonymity, citing a judge's gag order restricting comments about the case to the news media or public.

www.latimes.com/...

First one to roll over gets the best deal. Gates is probably looking at 18 months in prison in exchange for his cooperation

 

[Aba Incieni]

Manafort's "crime" was committed eight years ago.

 

[Lakhota]

Now we'll be learning some stuff about money laundering.

 

[miketx]

Now we'll be learning some stuff about money laundering.

All you'll learn is that Trump will still be president and you'll still be a troll.

 

[Lakhota]

Now we'll be learning some stuff about money laundering.

All you'll learn is that Trump will still be president and you'll still be a troll.

Your NaziCon crystal ball and Hannity will fail you - between now and 2020. Prepare for it...

 

[blackhawk]

So someone we don't know who claims Gates is going to plead guilty to charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn and testify against Manafort about charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn. Good to know thanks for the update.

 

[Eaglewings]

And the walls come tumbling down..cool.


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[Baz Ares]

 

[Baz Ares]

Now we'll be learning some stuff about money laundering.

Gates can take out Roger Stone, Sen. Mc LameCain and many American lobbyist as well

 

[depotoo]

Yeah, it seems Manafort lied to the court about his assets, and is facing more charges.

Has nothing to do with Trump.

 

[Baz Ares]

Now we'll be learning some stuff about money laundering.

All you'll learn is that Trump will still be president and you'll still be a troll.

Your NaziCon crystal ball and Hannity will fail you - between now and 2020. Prepare for it...

It really called

'May the Dooosh Force be with You!'

 

[skews13]

So someone we don't know who claims Gates is going to plead guilty to charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn and testify against Manafort about charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn. Good to know thanks for the update.

The most criminal administration in history. Now we find out what Manafort knows. I doubt he will take a bullet for Trump either.

So someone we don't know who claims Gates is going to plead guilty to charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn and testify against Manafort about charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn. Good to know thanks for the update.

Yeah, the whole Russia thing is just a hoax. Except for the 37 other people and counting that have left the administration in one year, and the steady flow of indictments from an investigation that picking them off like flies, I'm sure there is nothing to it.

 

[Snouter]

He could not afford an expensive attorney to defend against the FEDERAL INCOME TAX evasion charge from years ago when he and Manafort did business overseas.
Leftwingnuts keep getting their hopes up.

 

[Baz Ares]

Yeah, it seems Manafort lied to the court about his assets, and is facing more charges.

Has nothing to do with Trump.

I'm sure the Money Laundering at the Golden Douche Shower Tower in NY, DOES!

All ownerships in Douche Towers around the world is Money Laundering for the most part.

Paul Manafort's Trump Tower condo becomes the latest sticking point for prosecutors

btw:
"In 1980, Manafort, Charles Black, and Roger Stone (all Ronald Reagan campaign officials) opened a lobbying shop in Washington, D.C. One of their very first clients: Donald Trump, who employed the lobbying firm of Black, Manafort & Stone through the early 1990s."

Plus, both men have mutual close friends, including Barrack and Stone, whom Manafort and Trump have been close with for decades. Both Manafort and Trump were active in the New Jersey political scene in the 1980s, and later, both men were involved in lobbying Capitol Hill on American Indian gaming issues.Since 2006, Manafort has owned a condo in Trump Tower in Manhattan, and around the same time, became involved in the Manhattan real estate scene.

...Read more.
The Not-So-Brief History Of Paul Manafort And His Relationship With Trump | HuffPost
Paul Manafort and Donald Trump Have Known Each Other for a Very, Very Long Time

 

[paperview]

Manafort's "crime" was committed eight years ago.

Why are you always such an idiot?

12 counts, including conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy against the United States, being an unregistered agent of a foreign principal, false and misleading FARA statements and other charges. READ the full indictment here.

 

[blackhawk]

So someone we don't know who claims Gates is going to plead guilty to charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn and testify against Manafort about charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn. Good to know thanks for the update.

The most criminal administration in history. Now we find out what Manafort knows. I doubt he will take a bullet for Trump either.

So someone we don't know who claims Gates is going to plead guilty to charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn and testify against Manafort about charges that have nothing to do with Trump or his campiagn. Good to know thanks for the update.

Yeah, the whole Russia thing is just a hoax. Except for the 37 other people and counting that have left the administration in one year, and the steady flow of indictments from an investigation that picking them off like flies, I'm sure there is nothing to it.

Yeah sure you keep living that liberal wet dream you can even put Trump's going down anytime on a billboard or have someone skywrite if it helps you get through the day. In the meantime those not suffering from TDS will look at your post and threads and do this.

 

[tinydancer]

How many threads do we have to have on this. AND Gates had jack shit to do with the campaign and is charged on ancient supposed crimes that the Podesta Group committed but of course are not indicted on.