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    Manafort faces federal trial with a hint of a presidential pardon

    by David Willman, Los Angeles Times Jul 21, 2018 3 minutes

    WASHINGTON - When Paul Manafort, President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, goes on trial Wednesday in Virginia on charges of money laundering, tax fraud and other crimes, he may have reason to hope he can avoid prison if he is convicted.

    Last month, Rudy Giuliani, the president's personal lawyer, suggested that Trump may pardon Manafort.

    Trump has already pardoned several high-profile supporters.

    Giuliani's framing of terms for pardoning Manafort sparked instant political and legal controversy. Critics said Manafort could see Giuliani's comments as a signal that Trump will continue

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