Paul Manafort's Fraud Trial Moves to Jury Phase

The transcript covers a fraud trial involving Paul Manafort, with insights from Andrew Heresies, a Bloomberg legal reporter. The trial includes 18 counts, with the prosecution presenting extensive evidence. The defense aims to establish reasonable doubt. The trial's political implications are significant, linking to the Mueller investigation. Manafort's cooperation with authorities is uncertain, and he faces additional charges in a future trial.

What is required for the jury to convict on each count in the fraud trial?

• A majority decision

• A decision by the judge

• A decision by the prosecution

• A unanimous decision

Which investigation did Paul Manafort's activities become a part of?

• The Benghazi investigation

• The Iran-Contra investigation

• The Mueller investigation

• The Watergate investigation

Who was Paul Manafort working for that was relevant to the case?

• The FBI

• The CIA

• Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych

• The Russian government

What was Rick Gates' role in the investigation?

• He was the lead prosecutor

• He was a judge

• He was a witness for the defense

• He pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate

What is the potential outcome for Manafort if found guilty in the current trial?

• He will be immediately released

• He might flip and cooperate

• He will be acquitted

• He will face no further charges