LAST WEEK: JUDGE GRILLS MUELLER TEAM ON CLAIM MANAFORT LIEDThe preponderance of evidence standard is among the lowest possible standards and means only that it is more likely than not that Manafort lied. "And of all of them, this is the one where I have the most difficulty figuring out where the real contradiction is of moment to the investigation," Jackson said. Prosecutors said Manafort made false statements about sharing polling data during the 2016 presidential election with Kilimnik. The judge specifically ruled that the lies regarding Kilimnik and the wire transfer were "material to the investigation," as prosecutors had claimed. It appeared unlikely Manafort would face new charges as a result of Jackson's ruling Wednesday, but it remained possible.

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