As part of his agreement with prosecutors, he said he would tell the special counsel’s office all that he knows. Manafort’s plea makes reference to a written proffer agreement on Tuesday — showing he has been in talks with the special counsel’s office at least for several days. “I think Robert Mueller’s real quest here is for the truth, and Paul Manafort can get him closer to knowing the truth,” former U.S. attorney Barbara McQuade said. Trump attorney Rudolph W. Giuliani said Friday that it would impossible for Manafort’s cooperation with Mueller’s office to imperil the president. So far, the special counsel’s office has charged 32 people, and six have pleaded guilty.

Source: Washington Post September 15, 2018 17:26 UTC