If he’s convicted today then he may well just plead guilty to that one as well as it wouldn’t change the fact that he would still die in prison. If he’s angling for a pardon then I’m sure state level charges are being prepared.
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If he’s convicted today then he may well just plead guilty to that one as well as it wouldn’t change the fact that he would still die in prison. If he’s angling for a pardon then I’m sure state level charges are being prepared.
Isn't commenting on an ongoing trial something that shouldn't be done? Jury isn't sequestered either. All it takes is for deliberations to go into tomorrow or someone to check their phone during lunch and they'll see his quotes everywhere.
This is Trump we are talking about.
Of course Manafort is a good guy in his eyes. Honor amongst thieves and all that.
He also said referring to pardons "I don't talk about that yet".....leaving a few crumbs that he may consider it after the trial.
Because publishing the addresses of jurors who convict a Russian asset wouldn't be problematic at all.
Judge is bonkers. Has he even asked the jurors?
No doubt that is what Manafort is waiting for. And that endorsement from Trump makes it more likely that is what he will do.
What 
Isn't it in the fecking constitution that jurors shall remain anonymous? Can't believe what I am reading now, to be honest.
Isn't it in the fecking constitution that jurors shall remain anonymous? Can't believe what I am reading now, to be honest.Reason prevails....
Death threats from Trump I'm sure.
He has been bowling for the defence.
He has been bowling for the defence.
feck me the president is LITERALLY a russian operative and a thug to boot. Way to go america
Jury is asking to be allowed to leave early because one of them have an event to attend tonight. No verdict today.
I'll be surprised if Manafort doesn't walk after all this. No way the jury isn't hung.
Don't worry, the next president who is not Trump will rectify things at once.
He certainly wouldn't walk since he has another more extravagant trial scheduled in a couple of weeks.
He'll walk from this one at least and even if found guilty on the next one he'll just get pardoned anyway.
I could imagine they don't convict him on everything. Just takes one Trumpophile but the evidence just seems so extensive.
Which will be an admittance of guilt and state level case will be open shut.
One trumtard would lead to a mistrial , right? Not exoneration.
Even if they convict on some of what he's accused of it will be enough to put him away for a couple of lifetimes.
Correct and I'd imagine they go back again, depending on the outcome of the other trial.
A vodka tasting event at a Trump hotel I bet
Judge to jurors : "Alright guys have a nice evening , and please make sure this time you turn off all the lights when you leave! Oh, just one more thing: We may need to reveal your names and addresses to the whole world because CNN want to plant news trucks in your front yards for three days straight. What can you do, TV these days , huh? But anyway, nothing to worry about, it's not like the defendant is potentially related to Russian organized crime , right? Okay now, have a great weekend and see you on Monday!
So...I guess that's 12 additional murders in the US this weekend?
No verdict. Wtf is wrong with this jury?
Reminds me of that John Grisham novel, the Juror. Defense attorney playing dirty tricks.
When I read about the note and everyone coming back into the courthouse, I thought it was verdict time. Nothing til Monday at the earliest then?
On another note: the president of the US going out of his way to give a character reference to a massive worldwide criminal. Urgh.
On another note: the president of the US going out of his way to give a character reference to a massive worldwide criminal. Urgh.
I wonder if the Jury was seeking assurances from Ellis before they release their verdict. It's unprecedented that they should have their identities released like that and considering what they will likely know about Manafort and his associates, they have every right to be cautious. They delay over the weekend while Ellis clears the mess up and release on Monday.
Ellis has already rejected the request to publish their names earlier today so I doubt they would delay over the weekend on that issue.
There was no need for that. It's obvious they have been considering it since day one.
In one respect I like Trump's use of raw power.
It gives the Democrats the excuse to return the favour.
In the sense of cutting through the red tape so to speak.
It gives the Democrats the excuse to return the favour.
In the sense of cutting through the red tape so to speak.