Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort pleaded guilty in federal court Friday as part of a plea agreement that involves cooperation with Special Counsel Robert Mueller and allows him to avoid a second trial.
“I plead guilty,” Manafort, 69, told U.S. District Judge Amy Berman in Washington.
Prosecutor Andrew Weissmann told the judge that Manafort’s deal includes a cooperation agreement with prosecutors, who are investigating whether any Trump associates played a role in Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. That could include interviews with prosecutors and testifying in court.
A defense attorney for Manafort told Fox News the deal includes “full cooperation.”
What Are Your Thoughts?
