Paul Manafort defense attorneys say he gave federal prosecutors 'complete and truthful' information
Source: ABC News
Defense attorneys for onetime Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort defended their client against accusations that he lied to federal prosecutors after signing onto a cooperation agreement with special counsel Robert Mueller, according to court documents filed publicly on Tuesday in Washington D.C.
“Mr. Manafort provided complete and truthful information to the best of his ability,” Manafort’s lawyers wrote. “He attempted to live up to the requirements of his cooperation agreement and provided meaningful cooperation relating to several key areas under current government investigation.” Manafort was found guilty in August on eight counts of tax and bank-fraud in a Virginia case related in part to his work as an unregistered foreign lobbyist. Sentencing in that case – which could result in a lengthy prison term – is scheduled for next month.
In September, on the eve of a second trial in Washington, D.C., Manafort struck a plea deal with prosecutors that allowed him to plead guilty to lesser charges in exchange for “broad” cooperation.
However, prosecutors in Washington D.C. case say he reneged on that agreement by lying during interviews.
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