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BREAKING: The Manhattan district attorney’s office is preparing state criminal charges against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort to ensure he will still face prison time even if Trump pardons him for his federal crimes.
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The New York D.A. began investigating Manafort in 2017 but deferred the inquiry so as not to interfere with Mueller’s case. They resumed their investigation recently and a state grand jury is expected to wrap up and vote on charges in coming weeks.
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NY state prosecutors have prepared charges against Paul Manafort they can file quickly if Trump pardons him. DA Cy Vance’s office has identified areas where Manafort can be charged with state offenses without triggering double jeopardy protections.
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SCOOP by @gregfarrel: At the state level, Manhattan DA Cy Vance is preparing an array of criminal charges to include evasion of New York taxes. If convicted of state crimes, Paul Manafort would face confinement in notoriously tough prisons.
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