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https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/23/politics/rick-gates-new-attorney-mueller-russia-investigation/index.htmlLeghorn21
(13,524 posts)today!!
(CNN) Former Trump campaign aide Rick Gates has quietly added a prominent white-collar attorney, Tom Green, to his defense team, signaling that Gates' approach to his not-guilty plea could be changing behind the scenes.
Green, a well-known Washington defense lawyer, was seen at special counsel Robert Mueller's office twice last week. CNN is told by a source familiar with the matter that Green has joined Gates' team.
Green isn't listed in the court record as a lawyer in the case and works for a large law firm separate from Gates' primary lawyers.
Green's involvement suggests that there is an ongoing negotiation between the defendant's team and the prosecutors. At this stage, with Gates' charges filed and bail set, talks could concern the charges and Gates' plea. The defense and prosecution are currently working together on discovery of evidence.
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Whatta day (& night!)!!
triron
(22,007 posts)"Gates was Deputy Campaign Manager for Trump during the presidential campaign, and would have *substantial* knowledge of Trump-Russia contacts during that time.)"
Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)triron
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(22,007 posts)before I go to bed
grantcart
(53,061 posts)Gates is the weak link. If Gates falls Manafort will have to deal or spend decades in jail.
If Manafort turns then Trump is finished.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)them for a trial.
Green is one of the biggest names in Washington's white-collar defense world. He is known for his willingness to fight a case to trial. Yet he's also well-versed in cutting plea deals -- like the outcome he negotiated in 2015 for his client Dennis Hastert, the former House speaker and Illinois congressman.
Trump will go ape shit when he hears this.