Paul Manafort

Donald Trump's ex-aide Paul Manafort apologises, asks judge for leniency

"I am sorry for what I have done and for all the activities that have gotten us here today," Manafort told the judge.

Mar 13, 2019, 22:03 PM IST

Paul Manafort, Donald Trump's campaign team chief, sentenced to 47 months in prison

Gates, a key witness against Manafort, has yet to be sentenced due to his ongoing cooperation with prosecutors.

Mar 08, 2019, 06:45 AM IST

Trump campaign ex-chief Manafort faces years in prison in sentencing

Manafort faces sentencing in a separate case in Washington on March 13 on two conspiracy charges to which he pleaded guilty last September.

Mar 07, 2019, 16:59 PM IST

US prosecutors say no leniency needed for Trump ex-aide Manafort

The recommendation from Mueller increases the likelihood that Manafort will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Feb 24, 2019, 10:16 AM IST

Mueller eyes Manafort meeting with Russian partner in 2016: court filing

Mueller contends that Manafort lied about the number of times he and Kilimnik discussed the topic, the description of which is mostly redacted in the transcript.

Feb 08, 2019, 10:32 AM IST

Manafort allegedly lied about giving polling data to Russian: court filing

In December Mueller accused Manafort in a court filing of telling "multiple discernible lies" related to five subjects, including his interactions with Kilimnik and his contacts with Trump administration officials in 2018.

Jan 09, 2019, 10:40 AM IST

Paul Manafort allegedly lied about giving polling data to Russian: Reports

A spokesman for Special Counsel Robert Mueller, whose office is prosecuting Manafort, declined to comment. Kilimnik could not be reached for comment.

Jan 09, 2019, 07:25 AM IST

Donald Trump slams US Justice Dept, says will stay uninvolved

President Donald Trump expressed sympathy for his former campaign manager Paul Manafort and said he would remain "uninvolved" after he attacked Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the U.S. Justice Department in an interview broadcast on Thursday.

Aug 23, 2018, 18:07 PM IST

Accountant of ex-Trump aide Manafort testifies she helped falsify documents

Cynthia Laporta, who prepared Manafort`s tax returns starting in 2014, told a jury in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, that she was testifying under an immunity agreement with the government to avoid being prosecuted as Manafort was charged with bank fraud and tax fraud.

Aug 04, 2018, 05:59 AM IST

Despite trouble at home, Donald Trump heads on longest presidential Asia trip in years

The last time a US president was in Asia for so long - close to two weeks - was in late 1991 and early 1992, when President George H.W. Bush became ill at a Japanese state dinner.

Nov 03, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

Russia not accused in US case against ex-Trump aides, says Kremlin

Federal investigators probing alleged Russian interference in last year`s US presidential election.

Oct 31, 2017, 23:31 PM IST

Former Trump campaign chairman charged in Russia probe

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has been told to surrender to federal authorities on Monday.

Oct 30, 2017, 20:24 PM IST

US investigators wiretapped Donald Trump's campaign chief after secret court orders: Reports

It was unclear whether Trump himself was picked up by the wiretaps.

Sep 19, 2017, 06:50 AM IST

Democrats colluded with Ukraine during 2016 election: Spicer

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has accused the Democrats of "collusion" with Ukraine during the 2016 presidential election.

Jul 18, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

White House accuses Democrats, Ukraine of 'collusion' during 2017 election

The White House has alleged that Democrats colluded with Ukraine during the 2016 election, turning the tables on its accusers amid an all-engulfing scandal over Trump's contacts with Russia.

Jul 18, 2017, 09:36 AM IST

Donald Trump didn't know about son's Russian lawyer meeting

Donald Trump Jr told Fox News that his meeting with Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya at Trump Tower in June last year was "just a nothing", but in retrospect, he would have done things differently.

Jul 12, 2017, 15:01 PM IST

Russian with ties to former Donald Trump aide wants immunity for testimony: Report

Controversy has engulfed Trump since he fired FBI Director James Comey on May 9.

May 27, 2017, 09:19 AM IST

Donald Trump campaign had repeated contact with Russia: Report

In January, US intelligence officials said in a report that Russia intervened in the US electoral process at least in part to help Donald Trump win.

Feb 15, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Secret Service may take over 2 floors for Trump Tower security

The Secret Service is eyeing two contiguous floors of Trump Tower for over 250 agents and cops, sources said.

Nov 25, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Embattled Trump campaign chairman Manafort resigns

"This morning, Paul Manafort offered, and I accepted, his resignation from the campaign," Trump said in a statement, paying tribute to the 67-year-old veteran strategist and lobbyist's skills.

Aug 19, 2016, 22:53 PM IST