Actually, this may perversely be a good thing, because it will likely keep Manafort out of jail while they “try” him. That will give Trump the running room he needs to get re-elected before issuing a blanket pardon.
I don’t believe the President can pardon conviction for a state offense.
Isn’t Manafort in jail on the other charges though?
From the article:
President Donald Trump cannot issue pardons for state charges.