12.18.2019

New York state judge dismisses indictment against Paul Manafort

New York (CNN)A New York state judge on Wednesday dismissed a 16-count indictment against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, citing double jeopardy laws.
"The law of double jeopardy in New York state...provides very narrow exceptions for prosecution," said Justice Maxwell Wiley. "The indictment is...

New York state judge dismisses indictment against Paul Manafort