Manafort Sentenced to Less Than 4 Years for Bank, Tax Fraud

The transcript discusses Judge Ellis's decision to give Paul Manafort a lenient sentence compared to guidelines, citing similar cases with lighter punishments. The judge excluded any mention of Russian collusion during the trial to keep the focus on the facts. Manafort's legal issues are ongoing, with another case in Washington where he faces up to 10 years for conspiracy counts.

What was the sentence given to Paul Manafort by Judge Ellis?

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What reasons did Judge Ellis provide for the leniency of Manafort's sentence?

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What was Judge Ellis's stance on discussing Russian collusion during the trial?

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What were the charges that Paul Manafort pleaded guilty to in Washington?

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What is the maximum sentence Paul Manafort faces for the conspiracy counts?

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