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    Prosecutors Object To Manafort Bid To Delay Trial, Saying He's Treated Like 'VIP'

    Prosecutors argue there's no reason to delay a trial for former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort. A judge has ordered him to be moved closer to the court in which he'll appear.
    by Carrie Johnson Jul 11, 2018 2 minutes
    Prosecutors say Paul Manafort gets special treatment during his pretrial confinement and there is no reason to delay the case against him.

    Updated at 2:05 p.m.

    The team prosecuting Donald Trump's former campaign chairman has a message for Paul Manafort: no more excuses.

    Lawyers working for Justice Department special counsel Robert Mueller objected Wednesday to Manafort's bid to delay the trial scheduled for July 25 in Alexandria, Va. To make their case, they cited recorded jail calls and prison logs suggesting Manafort is getting treated better than most detainees, not worse.

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