Drew Angerer/Getty Images The defense in the high-stakes criminal case against Paul Manafort rested on Tuesday without calling any witnesses. Manafort also did not take the stand. Legal experts say it's not an unusual move. "It is hard in a case like this for the defense to find witnesses to dispute the essential facts proven by the prosecution," said one Justice Department veteran. Sign up for the latest Russia investigation updates here» The defense in the Paul Manafort criminal trial rested its case Tuesday without calling any witnesses.See the rest of the story at Business InsiderNOW WATCH: A North Korean defector's harrowing story of escapeSee Also:The feisty judge in the Paul Manafort trial admitted he made a big mistake that could hurt Mueller's teamRick Gates admits to stealing nearly $3 million from Paul Manafort to finance an extramarital affairRick Gates admits to stealing nearly $3 million from Paul Manafort to fund an extramarital affair, and the defense tries to cast a political shadow over the trial in a tense Day 6SEE ALSO: New email shows how much influence Paul Manafort had over the Trump transition team months after being ousted from the campaign
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