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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsManafort asks judge for compassion, doesn't apologize, no remorse, says it's been "difficult"
Breaking..."I have felt punishment during these proceedings, I've had much time to repent, I ask for your compassion."
So in other words, a pity party asking for leniency,
Ari Melber, MSNBC, court is in recess prior to announcing the sentence.
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Manafort asks judge for compassion, doesn't apologize, no remorse, says it's been "difficult" (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Mar 2019
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Seems that Manafort, with no apology, crime continuation at the price of early incarceration,
empedocles
Mar 2019
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empedocles
(15,751 posts)1. Seems that Manafort, with no apology, crime continuation at the price of early incarceration,
has always been full bet on trump pardon.
[Seems like a horrible bet, even if trump made secret express pardon promise after Manafort conviction].
WheelWalker
(8,955 posts)2. That's right, you had much time to repent... and still not.
The Truth Is Here
(354 posts)3. Here's your compassion
Triple the recommended sentence, with a chance of parole in 2100.
Squeal, pigeon, squeal.
ooky
(8,924 posts)4. I heard he's short on cash these days. Now that its almost over for him he should consider
selling his sentencing wheelchair to Michael Flynn.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)5. Self pity is the best kind because it's so sincere!
This once the judge can rest assured that Manafort is telling the truth.