FBI searches home of Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman
The raid targeted documents and other materials as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe.
FBI searches home of Paul Manafort, former Trump campaign chairman The raid targeted documents and other materials as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2vPmOuP
Kevin Johnson and Jessica Estepa, USA TODAY Published 10:44 a.m. ET Aug. 9, 2017 | Updated 1:45 p.m. ET Aug. 9, 2017
The FBI searched the home of President Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort in July. Buzz60
In this July 17, 2016, file photo, Paul Manafort talks to reporters on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.(Photo: Matt Rourke, AP)
WASHINGTON — The FBI searched the home of President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort in July as part of the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in last year's election.
Manafort spokesman Jason Maloni confirmed on Wednesday that agents had searched the home of the former campaign chairman.
"FBI agents executed a search warrant at one of Mr. Manafort's residences,'' Maloni said. "Mr. Manafort has consistently cooperated with law enforcement and other serious inquiries and did so on this occasion as well."
Seems like special counsel Robert Mueller is moving ahead with the investigation of possible ties between Russia and the Trump campaign with the impaneling of a grand jury. Veuer's Maria Mercedes Galuppo (@mariamgaluppo) has more. Buzz60
The raid, first reported by the Washington Post, targeted documents and other materials as part of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into possible collusion between Trump associates and Russians who sought to influence the presidential election.
Mueller's office declined to comment on the raid.
The pre-dawn raid took place at Manafort's Virginia home July 26, the day after Manafort provided testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee in a closed session.
Manafort had been scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the day of the raid before striking a deal to avoid that appearance.
Documents seized during the raid included information Manafort had already provided to the congressional committees, the Post reported.
A look at Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign manager
Manafort makes his way through television cameras as he walks from Federal District Court in Washington on Oct. 30, 2017. He pleaded not guilty to felony charges of conspiracy against the United States and other counts. Alex Brandon, AP
Manafort leaves U.S. District Court after pleading not guilty following his indictment on federal charges on Oct. 30, 2017, in Washington. Win McNamee, Getty Images
Manafort leaves federal court on Oct. 30, 2017, in Washington. Keith Lane, Getty Images
Manafort, left, leaves his home in Alexandria, Va., on Oct. 30, 2017. A federal grand jury has charged Manafort and his business and campaign associate Rick Gates with 12 counts — including conspiracy, money laundering, failing to register as foreign agents, and making false statements. Andrew Harnik, AP
Manafort takes in game four of the Major League Baseball American League Championship Series playoffs between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium in New York on Oct. 17, 2017. Justin Lane, European Pressphoto Agency
Manafort stands between Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump during a walkthrough at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 21, 2016. Evan Vucci, AP
Manafort talks to reporters on the floor of the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland as Rick Gates listens at back left on July 17, 2016. Matt Rourke, AP
Manafort is interviewed on the floor of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena on July 17, 2016, in Cleveland. Win McNamee, Getty Images
Manafort speaks on the phone while touring the floor of the Republican National Convention at the Quicken Loans Arena as final preparations continued on July 17, 2016, in Cleveland. Win McNamee, Gett Images
Manafort checks the podium before Trump's event at Trump SoHo Hotel on June 22, 2016, in New York City. Drew Angerer
Manafort leaves the Four Seasons Hotel after a meeting with Trump and Republican donors on June 9, 2016, in New York City. Drew Angerer, Getty Images
Manafort checks the teleprompters before Trump's speech at the Mayflower Hotel on April 27, 2016, in Washington. Chip Somodevilla, Getty Images
Manafort speaks with Ben Carson as they arrive for a Trump for President reception with guests during the Republican National Committee spring meeting at the Diplomat Resort on April 21, 2016, in Hollywood, Fla. Joe Raedle, Getty Images
Manafort appears on "Meet the Press" in Washington on April 10, 2016. NBC NewsWire, NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
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