Ellis, sent jurors out of the courtroom several times as he reminded prosecutors that Manafort is not on trial for simply having a "lavish lifestyle." Earlier in the day, prosecutors told the judge they thought the government could wrap its case by the end of next week. But the Mueller team was rebuffed by Ellis when it tried to introduce photos of Manafort’s closets, filled with suits and other high-end articles of clothing. Ellis noted that those photos would eventually become fodder for the media, and called them "unnecessary" for jurors to see. Ellis has issued tough -- sometimes colorful -- rulings against the defense during the Manafort case, as well.

Source: Fox News August 01, 2018 20:36 UTC