Manafort's statements "were not instances of mere memory lapses," prosecutors wrote. "If the defendant contends the government has not acted in good faith, the government is able to prove the false statements at a hearing."

Manafort's statements "were not instances of mere memory lapses," prosecutors wrote.

"If the defendant contends the government has not acted in good faith, the government is able to prove the false statements at a hearing." https://t.co/yv6O73wnZT

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