The punishment was far below federal sentencing guidelines -- and public expectations -- but it is generally on par with other fraud cases. "The judge said there was no collusion with Russia," Trump told reporters last week. But his open empathy for Manafort and broad hints that a pardon could be possible sent alarm bells ringing throughout Washington. The President said last year that a pardon for Manafort was not off the table. Manafort could face up to an additional 10 years in prison, but nothing more, according to federal law.

Source: CNN March 13, 2019 05:15 UTC