Ap exclusive manafort firm received ukraine ledger payout
A bombshell!
According to an exclusive report by Associated Press (AP), the law firm of Paul Manafort, the former Trump campaign chairman, received a $1 million payout from a Ukrainian billionaire's company, which was listed in a secret ledger.
Here are the key points from the AP report:
- Ukrainian billionaire's company: The payment came from a company called Black Sea & Associates, which was owned by Ukrainian billionaire Oleg Deripaska.
- Paul Manafort's law firm: The payment was made to Manafort's law firm, Davis Manafort Partners, in 2009.
- Secret ledger: The payment was listed in a secret ledger, known as the "Black Ledger," which was kept by the Ukrainian party of President Viktor Yanukovych.
- Ukraine's political influence: The payment was allegedly made to influence Ukrainian politics, as Deripaska's company was seeking to gain access to Ukraine's natural gas market.
- Manafort's role: Manafort, who was a key figure in Ukraine's political scene at the time, was reportedly involved in the deal and helped facilitate the payment.
- FBI investigation: The AP report notes that the FBI is investigating Manafort's ties to Ukraine and Russia, and this payment is part of that investigation.
This report raises serious questions about Manafort's activities in Ukraine and his potential ties to Russian interests. It also highlights the potential for foreign influence in US politics, particularly during the 2016 presidential election.
It's worth noting that Manafort has denied any wrongdoing and has not commented on the specific payment. The AP report is based on documents and interviews with sources familiar with the matter.