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Kevin Downing, an attorney with the defense team for Paul Manafort, leaves federal court Monday as the trial of the former Trump campaign chairman continues.

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Prosecutors Conclude Arguments Against Paul Manafort In Bank And Tax Fraud Trial

8:28pm August 13, 2018

The government called more than two dozen witnesses in its bid to prove Manafort had allegedly violated tax and banking laws. His defense team will have a chance to call witnesses next.

The defense team for Paul Manafort, including Kevin Downing (right) and Jay Nanavati (far left) walks into federal court on Thursday. After prosecutors rest, as they're expected to do Friday, the defense will have a chance to call witnesses and make its c

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Delays In Paul Manafort Trial Mean Prosecutors Might Not Rest Friday After All

3:00pm August 10, 2018

by Miles Parks

Prosecutors had said as recently as Thursday that they hoped to rest their case by the weekend. That looks increasingly unlikely.

This courtroom sketch depicts defense lawyer Kevin Downing questioning of Rick Gates, as former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort (bottom front left) listens.

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Rick Gates, Battered In Cross-Examination, Ends Testimony In Paul Manafort Trial

7:05pm August 08, 2018

by Miles Parks

Rick Gates took the stand for the third straight day on Wednesday. He testified about money he embezzled and about an extramarital affair he carried on a decade ago.

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Gates previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy and making false statements. He is cooperating with prosecutors.

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Paul Manafort's Ex-Partner Rick Gates Testifies They Broke The Law Together

8:11pm August 06, 2018

Rick Gates, former right-hand man to Manafort and former deputy chairman of the Donald Trump campaign, has pleaded guilty to separate charges and is cooperating with prosecutors.