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Sentences could overlap. so he could end up with 5 to 8. then it depends on what he gets next week in the washington, d.c., case. that judge will really determine how much time he spends in prison. >> you think the d.c. case, that judge may be tougher than the judge in virginia? >> thats the tea leaves weve been reading. and judge ellis in virginia is known as a light sentencer on white-collar offenders where as amy berman jackson has been -- >> same judge dealing with roger stone and other case...

Expressed skepticism about the special counsel and where manafort figures in these proceedings, and even though hes reputed to be a light sentencer on white collar offenders, this kind of statement cannot set well with a judge. a defendant comes before the court, doesnt mention any of the offenses hes been convicted of. doesnt apologize. doesnt express remorse. simply says ive had a rough time in solitary. i cant imagine that judge ellis is going to treat that kindly. he may take into into accou...