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Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, who's serving a federal prison sentence, will be sent to Rikers Island this week, and likely put in solitary confinement, while facing state fraud charges brought by Manhattan DA Cy Vance.
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ICYMI: On March 13, a Manhattan grand jury handed up an indictment charging Paul Manafort with 16 state felonies in case brought by Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance to ensure Manafort would still face prison if Trump pardoned him for his federal crimes.
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March 13, Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance: "The NEW state charges against Paul Manafort are contained in a 16-count indictment alleging a yearlong scheme in which he falsified business records to obtain millions of dollars in loans."
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Recall this SCOOP by @gregfarrel on Feb 22, 2019: Manhattan DA Cyrus Vance’s office has identified areas where Manafort can be charged with state offenses without triggering double jeopardy protections.
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