President Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort is headed to prison. At one time, Manafort seemed like the witness who might blow the lid off a conspiracy involving the Trump campaign and Russia. But Manafort’s cooperation deal fell apart when he lied to prosecutors, and he failed to deliver any Russian smoking gun. Now as he prepares to exit the stage, a controversy over Manafort’s sentence has shone a spotlight on issues surrounding sentencing disparity and the treatment of white-collar criminals.
Paul Manafort's Sentencing
Paul Manafort's Sentencing
Paul Manafort's Sentencing
President Trump’s former campaign manager Paul Manafort is headed to prison. At one time, Manafort seemed like the witness who might blow the lid off a conspiracy involving the Trump campaign and Russia. But Manafort’s cooperation deal fell apart when he lied to prosecutors, and he failed to deliver any Russian smoking gun. Now as he prepares to exit the stage, a controversy over Manafort’s sentence has shone a spotlight on issues surrounding sentencing disparity and the treatment of white-collar criminals.