Wonder what this could mean…

The lawyers for ex-Trump aide Rick Gates, indicted alongside Paul Manafort, have asked for permission to withdraw from the case “effective immediately.” pic.twitter.com/iEG4X41TKd

— Brad Heath (@bradheath) February 1, 2018

A couple weeks ago, Rick Gates hired a new atty who knows a thing or two about plea deals.

Now, some of Gates’ attys are withdrawing from the case.

Hmm, that’s curious. Stay tuned. https://t.co/Drgx4tmcyF

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) February 1, 2018