The bully's supporter, Robert Murdoch, is trying character assassination against Robert Mueller.

I don't think the charges against Manaforte and Gates tie the troll to a crime. However, they may be offered lesser charges in exchange for testifying against others.

Papadopoulos's testimony shows that the troll's campaign had ties to Russia.

It also shows that Sessions lied to the Senate to cover up these contacts.

I fear, however, that his base have already insulated themselves against caring about proven ties to Russia. He could blow up the Statue of Liberty and have his fanatical supporters crash Air Force One into the Capitol, and they would still support him.

Paul Manafort: how decades of serving dictators led to role as Trump's go-to guy.