United States Court of Appeals FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT ____________ No. 18-3037 September Term, 2017 1:17-cr-00201-ABJ-1 Filed On: July 12, 2018 United States of America, Appellee v. Paul John Manafort, Jr., Appellant

BEFORE: Rogers, Tatel, and Wilkins, Circuit Judges ORDER Upon consideration of the motion for release pending appeal, the response thereto, and the reply, it is ORDERED that the motion be denied. The court declines to exercise its authority under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 9(a)(3) because appellant has not shown that immediate relief before resolution of his expedited appeal is warranted.

Per Curiam

FOR THE COURT: Mark J. Langer, Clerk BY: /s/ Robert J. Cavello Deputy Clerk