Manafort judge says he's received threats

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7. Added that he didn't anticipate the level of attention this trial would receive

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Natasha Bertrand
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No verdict yet, but Judge Ellis revealed that he has been threatened, said he doesn’t go anywhere without protection of Marshals, and declined to unseal the names of jurors for their own safety. Added that he didn’t anticipate the level of attention this trial would receive

https://apnews.com/3a99a9045dfd4576a014eba553853d4b/Manafort-judge-says-he's-received-threats,-won't-name-jurors

Eliis said during a hearing Friday afternoon he is concerned for the “peace and safety of the jurors.”

“I’ve received criticism and threats,” Ellis said. “I imagine they would, too.”

The judge said he is currently under the protection of U.S. marshals. He declined to delve into specifics, but said he’s been taken aback by the level of interest in the trial.

Also Friday, President Donald Trump issued a fresh defense of Manafort, calling him a “very good person.”