Judge Dismisses New York Fraud Case Against Paul Manafort

Paul Manafort was indicted in Manhattan on 16 charges, including conspiracy and fraud. His defense argued that the indictment constituted double jeopardy, and the judge agreed, dismissing the charges. This dismissal has little effect as Manafort is already serving a federal sentence. The state case was seen as a way to prevent a presidential pardon from freeing Manafort. The Manhattan DA plans to appeal the ruling.

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