Paul Manafort sentenced: Live updates

There were no cameras allowed in the courtroom when Paul Manafort was sentenced today in Virginia.

But there was a sketch artist.

While Judge TS Ellis read the sentence, there was no visible reaction from Paul Manafort or his wife, Kathleen, who was watching in the gallery.

After the hearing ended, Manafort was wheeled out of the room. He looked directly at his wife. 

Manafort's eyes appeared bloodshot. 

After the hearing ended, Manafort's wife stayed in her seat for several minutes. Her friends huddled around her, with one man kneeling down beside her.

She was the last person in the room to stand up out of her seat — including court staff, reporters, prosecutors, and members of the public. 

Judge TS Ellis said he believes he gave Paul Manafort "a just sentence for that conduct."

Even though Ellis gave Manafort a more lenient sentence than the court's probation office had recommended, he told Manafort he was disappointed that Manafort did not express remorse. 

"I was surprised I did not hear you express regret for engaging in criminal conduct," Ellis said. "I hope you will reflect on that."

Before Ellis delivered his sentence, he said, "Life is making choices, Mr. Manafort, and living with the choices you make."

"You made choices to engage in criminal conduct," Ellis added.

Judge TS Ellis ordered Paul Manafort to pay at least $6 million in restitution to the government.

But Ellis set Manafort's restitution payment in a range from $6 million to almost $25 million.

Why this matters: It's not yet clear how much money Manafort will relinquish to the federal government in his forfeiture proceeding. 

A $6 million restitution judgment from Ellis will at least cover the taxes Manafort stole from the US government, Ellis said. He agreed the Justice Department could seek restitution for four times that amount, if Manafort owes it. 

However, Ellis noted, "I don't want him paying more than these people really lose."

Manafort will not have to pay interest on the amount.

Manafort, who must also pay a $50,000 fine, was also ordered to serve three-years supervised release on top of his 47-month sentence.

Judge TS Ellis has sentenced Paul Manafort to almost four years in prison. 

Judge TS Ellis said he believed the recommended sentence of 19 to 24 years would be "excessive" for Paul Manafort.

Before giving his sentence, Ellis noted Manafort "lived an otherwise blameless life," and was a good friend and generous person to others. That doesn't erase his crimes however, Ellis said.

One thing to note: Manafort will receive a second sentence next week from a different federal judge for the two crimes he pleaded guilty to last year — witness tampering and conspiracy related to his illegal Ukrainian lobbying and money laundering.

President Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort spoke for about four minutes and told Judge TS Ellis, "I am ready for your decision." 

Manafort did not specifically express remorse for his crimes, but he said he felt "humiliated and shamed." 

Paul Manafort spoke briefly about how prayer and faith helped get him through this time.

"I know it is my conduct that brought me here," he said. "My life —personally and professionally — is in shambles." 

"I ask you to be compassionate," Manafort told Judge TS Ellis.

Manafort, who spoke from a wheelchair, also thanked Ellis for his fairness.

He went on to tell Ellis that he "bent over backwards" to give a fair trial.

"Thank you for a fair trial," Manafort said.

Paul Manafort, speaking at length for the first time since his arrest, said he was in pain because of his ordeal.

He continued: "Humiliated and shamed would be a gross understatement."