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Mueller's Team Accuses Manafort Of Witness Tampering

Prosecutors say the former Trump campaign manager and an unnamed associate repeatedly tried to contact two potential witnesses. If a judge agrees, Manafort could land in jail as he awaits trial.
by Scott Neuman Jun 5, 2018 2 minutes

Prosecutors are accusing former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort of witness tampering as he awaits trial on conspiracy and money laundering charges — and they asked a judge to end his house arrest and consider pre-trial detention.

Lawyers working for special counsel Robert Mueller filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

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