Paul Manafort attempts to write op-ed while under house arrest Prosecutors working for special counsel Robert Mueller learned about the op-ed, which Manafort planned to publish under a fake name, according to court filings. Even if the ghostwritten op-ed were entirely accurate, fair, and balanced… Prosecutors it would be a violation of this Court’s November 8 Order if it had been published, The editorial clearly was undertaken to influence the public’s opinion of defendant Manafort… Prosecutors learned about the op-ed lastThursday, and Manafort's attorney stated he would intervene.