WASHINGTON — The special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, brought new obstruction charges on Friday against President Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and added allegations against a close associate, who prosecutors suspect has ties to Russian intelligence.
New York Times: Mueller adds obstruction charge on Manafort and indicts his right-hand man
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 23: Former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his attorney Kevin Downing (L) arrive for a hearing at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse on May 23, 2018 in Washington, DC. Manafort was indicted last year by a federal grand jury and has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him including, conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, and being an unregistered agent of a foreign principal. Mark Wilson/Getty Images/AFP
