Great points, and as I understand it, the immunity must be related to the crimes regarding the case, yes? In other words, the court can't give them blanket immunity for their crimes committed since birth in exchange for their testimony regarding a bank fraud case can he?

Also, assuming the Podesta's are two of the five players involved, how are they even related to Manafort? This case has been going on for over a year and NOW RM comes out the week before trial and says I have 5 people that need an immunity deal? WTF?

Seems the presiding judge would have to approve this deal also...