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\nDonald Trump\u2019s former campaign manager Paul Manafort was on Monday charged with conspiracy against the US and money laundering, marking the first criminal allegations in a special counsel probe into Russia\u2019s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election.<\/p>\n
Manafort, 68, and his business associate Rick Gates, 45, surrendered to federal authorities this morning.<\/p>\n
The two have been charged on 12 counts including conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, unregistered agent of a foreign principal, false and misleading US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) statements, and false statements.<\/p>\n
The indictment is part of the investigations being done by former FBI chief Robert Mueller, who has been appointed by the Department of Justice as a special counsel to probe into the allegations of Russian interference into the presidential elections and the connection with the Trump Campaign if any.<\/p>\n
The indictment filed in federal court in Washington also accused both men of funneling tens of millions of dollars in payments through foreign companies and bank accounts.<\/p>\n
Manafort joined Trump\u2019s campaign team in March 2016, and was elevated to the role of campaign manager in June. He resigned amidst a scandal about his foreign consulting work.<\/p>\n
In total, more than USD 75 million flowed through the offshore accounts. Manafort is accused of laundering more than USD 18 million, according to the indictment.<\/p>\n
The Clinton Campaign and the Democratic Party have alleged that the Russian interference had contributed in Trump\u2019s electoral victory and the shocking defeat of Hillary Clinton.<\/p>\n
Trump was quick to react, insisting that there was no collusion with Russia and calling on his Democratic Party rival Hillary Clinton to be investigated.<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry, but this is years ago, before Paul Manafort was part of the Trump campaign. But why aren\u2019t Crooked Hillary & the Dems the focus?????,\u201d he tweeted. \u201c….Also, there is NO COLLUSION!\u201d<\/p>\n
Mueller is also investigating if Trump indulged in obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n
Citing officials, CNN reported that the White House lawyers met with the President today to explain the federal charges leveled against the former campaign officials.<\/p>\n
Clinton has so far not commented on the indictments.<\/p>\n
A day earlier, Trump in a series of tweets said it is not a coincidence that news surrounding Mueller\u2019s investigation was surfacing at the same time Republicans are pushing tax reform.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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