Paul Manafort, former campaign manager for President Trump, leaving federal court in Washington this month. (Al Drago/Bloomberg)A federal judge Friday dismissed a challenge brought by Paul Manafort to special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s criminal probe of Russian interference in 2016 U.S. elections, ruling that Manafort may not use a lawsuit to thwart his prosecution. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson tossed out the attempt by Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chairman, to bar the special counsel from bringing future charges against him. The judge cited the “sound and well-established principle” that potential defendants cannot “circumvent federal criminal procedure” that already permits individuals to challenge charges within criminal proceedings. [Judge appears dismissive of Manafort lawsuit challenging Mueller appointment]What you need to know about Paul Manafort's ties to Russia.

Source: Washington Post April 27, 2018 17:06 UTC