1 / 2APTOPIX Trump Russia Probe ManafortPaul Manafort arrives in court, Thursday, June 27, 2019 in New York. President Trump’s former campaign manager is to be arraigned on state mortgage fraud charges. NEW YORK — The Latest on the New York arraignment of Paul Manafort :Paul Manafort's lawyer says he intends to seek the dismissal of state mortgage fraud charges, citing New York's strong double jeopardy protections.
Defense lawyer Todd Blanche said it's his view that"the laws of New York do not allow the people to do what they did in this case." In May, state lawmakers passed a bill meant to ensure that state prosecutors could pursue charges against anyone granted a presidential pardon for similar federal crimes.President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman has pleaded not guilty to state mortgage fraud charges in New York City.Manafort walked with a limp as court officers led him down a public hallway to the courtroom. He wore a blue jail uniform.
Mmkay.
almostastute And he will lose this trial too and in a big way.