WASHINGTON, D.C.: An investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election moved into a new and more perilous stage for the White House Tuesday after three aides to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, including a former chairman, were charged.
Paul Manafort
Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort and another former Trump aide appeared in court, pleading not guilty to conspiracy against the United States, money laundering and several other charges after th e indictments in the Russia probe were unsealed.
The pair was released on bail of $10 million and $5 million respectively and placed under house arrest.
Separately, another former Trump campaign aide, George Papadopoulos, pleaded …read more
Source: The Manila Times
