Paul Manafort, President Trump’s onetime campaign chairman, is on trial in federal court in Alexandria on bank and tax fraud charges. 3:53 p.m.: Manafort reveals defense: Blame Richard GatesFor months we have heard pieces of the government’s case against Paul Manafort. (REUTERS/Bill Hennessy)By now, most everyone knows the man on trial: Paul Manafort, who served as President Trump’s campaign chairman from May to August of 2016. BREAKING: Jury is seated in Paul Manafort trial. BREAKING: Jury is seated in Paul Manafort trial.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2018 17:57 UTC