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Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has spoken publicly about what he called one of the most frightening experiences of his life — several months spent in solitary confinement while facing federal charges stemming from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation.
Appearing on "Hang Out With Sean Hannity," Manafort described how his faith kept him grounded through the isolation and reflected on both the physical and emotional toll of the ordeal.
What Solitary Confinement Is — and What Manafort Faced Solitary confinement is the practice of holding a prisoner in near-total isolation from other inmates, typically in a small cell for 22 to 24 hours a day.
Researchers and prison reform advocates have long documented its psychological effects; understanding the practice matters because it is applied to both low-profile and high-profile defendants alike, and its use often escapes public scrutiny.
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