Manafort jury ends first day with questions, including definition of 'reasonable doubt'
By Lydia Wheeler - 08/16/18 05:54 PM EDT
The jury in the criminal trial against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort sent a note to the judge asking him to redefine "reasonable doubt" and answer three other questions as their first day of deliberations drew to a close.
Judge T.S. Ellis III, who reconvened court to answer the questions orally for the 12-member jury, said the government is not required to prove the defendant's guilt beyond all possible doubt — only doubt based on reason.
Manafort's defense team said the jury's question about reasonable doubt is the best question the defense can get.
"It indicates someone has doubts," the team said.
Ellis allowed the jury to recess for the day after their questions were answered.
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