Manafort Case Goes Forward After D.C. Judge Denies Dismissal Bid

Washington judge affirms scope of special counsel’s probe
Ex-Trump campaign chairman said Mueller overstepped his bounds

Paul Manafort exits the District Courthouse after a motion hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 4, 2018. — Paul Manafort exits the District Courthouse after a motion hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, on May 4, 2018.
Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

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By David Voreacos and Andrew M Harris

May 15, 2018 at 8:53 PM UTC

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May 15, 2018 at 11:00 PM UTC

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Special Counsel Robert Mueller prevailed Tuesday when a judge turned down a request by former Trump campaign Chairman Paul Manafort to dismiss a federal indictment accusing him of money laundering and working as an unregistered foreign agent.

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington said Mueller didn’t overstep his authority by charging Manafort with crimes unrelated to Russian election interference, as defense lawyers claim. A dismissal would have been a blow to Mueller as he faces political attacks by President Donald Trump, congressional Republicans and conservative media. The ruling clears the way for a trial in September.