Russia October 30, 2017

Mueller To Manafort-Talk or Else

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 21: Special counsel Robert Mueller (L) arrives at the U.S. Capitol for closed meeting with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. The committee meets with Mueller to discuss the firing of former FBI Director James Comey.

12 years is a long time in prison. Especially if, like Paul Manafort, you’re 68 years old. If you put together the pieces here, Robert Mueller has given the former Trump campaign chairman a stark choice. Cooperate or possibly spend your golden years in big house. It’s obvious Mueller thinks Manafort knows more than he’s letting on. So, released from prison when you’re 80? Dying in prison? Strong incentive indeed. Bloomberg lays out the case.