Ellis III snapped at prosecutors, complaining that they were too ­focused on Manafort’s wealth rather than evidence of his alleged crimes. One witness, Maximillian Katzman, said Manafort was one of the best customers at the luxury menswear boutique where he used to work in Midtown Manhattan. Between 2010 and 2014, Manafort spent $929,000 at the store on an unusually high number of suits, Katzman testified. Between 2010 and 2012, Manafort spent $334,000 at the shop, which bills itself as “the world’s most expensive store.”The store’s chief financial officer, Ronald Wall, testified that Manafort paid for the clothes with wire transfers. They said they could finish presenting their case by next week, so Manafort’s trial could be shorter than the three weeks initially predicted.

Source: Washington Post August 01, 2018 21:17 UTC