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In reply to the discussion: The real reason Manafort willing to serve 24 years... [View all]Dan
(3,570 posts)12. Okay, given what Manafort probably knows,
Prison is not going to protect him.
If what is said is true, then Manafort knows too much ...
And, if the Court decides to take between $24M to $28M from him (and family), then there is nothing left.
I have to wonder if the Russian mob will send him a message - of what he needs to do.
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As much of a squirel Manaforts is, I think it was threats to his family that makes him want to do it
world wide wally
Feb 2019
#28
What are the chances Manafort is doing both...lying for show and cooperating with
wiggs
Feb 2019
#32
IMO, our MSM has not delved enough into transnational crime (and trump's role in it). Most
Nevermypresident
Feb 2019
#35
The weakest link (in the defense against such gangs) is corruption of Govt. officials / bureaucrats.
BSdetect
Feb 2019
#39