This is not a normal legal case. This case is political show trial, so you have to use political means.
At some point, Manafort should be absolutely public about EVERYTHING that is said to him - any offers, threats, or blackmail.
As a political event - so it should be treated as one.
“Manafort should be public...”
I hope he has it all on recordings.
Or maybe that’s s why they raided his home!
I suspect that Manafort has some exposure. He’s not the brightest bulb, and he seems to have gotten himself in over his head. The only question is whether he is the kind who would make stuff up to get himself out of the problem.
But you are right. They are going to threaten him. That’s the way this is done.