Topic: Paul Manafort, Rod Rosenstein, Judge Ellis, Mueller

Manafort trial's star witness Rick Gates takes the stand
Manafort trial's star witness Rick Gates takes the stand August 7, 2018 Thomas Lifson It is becoming clear that the case against Paul Manafort will be based heavily on the prosecution’s argument that jurors should trust the word of an admitted crook. 
Mueller prosecutors go low in Manafort trial and are rebuked by judge
Mueller prosecutors go low in Manafort trial and are rebuked by judge August 2, 2018 Thomas Lifson I am starting to wonder if Robert Mueller is seriously worried about losing his first case to go to trial as special counsel.
AP: 'Manafort trial to focus on lavish lifestyle, not collusion'
AP: 'Manafort trial to focus on lavish lifestyle, not collusion' July 30, 2018 Thomas Lifson Lifestyle shaming and class envy.