Thread by @JerryDunleavy

NEW: I just left court. Judge Ellis sentenced Paul Manafort to 47 months in prison — with the last 9 months counting as time served. That means 38 more months in prison. He also imposed restitution of $25 million — and a fine at the sentencing minimum of $50,000. Story to come.

Mueller continually suggested — while never outright saying — that he wanted the judge to follow the sentencing guidelines & sentence Manafort to 19-24 years in prison.

Judge Ellis sentenced him to 47 months (with 9 months of it counting as time served).
washingtonexaminer.com/news/paul-mana…

“I think what I’ve done is sufficiently punitive — and anyone who disagrees should try spending a day in a federal pentitiary. And Mr. Manafort is spending 47 months.”
— Judge T.S. Ellis
washingtonexaminer.com/news/paul-mana…

“Mr. Manafort is not before the court for any allegation that he or anybody under his direction colluded with the Russian government in the 2016 presidential campaign.”
— Judge T.S. Ellis
washingtonexaminer.com/news/paul-mana…

“Mr. Manafort, I was surprised to not hear you express regret. I was surprised you didn’t say you were very regretful for engaging in criminal conduct. That won’t influence my decision, but I hope you reflect on that.”
— Judge T.S. Ellis
washingtonexaminer.com/news/paul-mana…