Defense Rests In Paul Manafort Case Without Calling Him Or Other Witnesses

The defense team for Paul Manafort, shown here walking into federal court on Tuesday, rested without presenting any witnesses.

Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Updated at 1:59 p.m. ET

Paul Manafort’s defense team rested on Tuesday without calling any witnesses to testify in the bank and tax fraud trial, including Manafort himself.

The move means the trial is nearing its end, as closing arguments are expected to begin on Wednesday morning.