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| Michael Cohen |
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer and so-called 'fixer,' was sentenced today to three years in prison for his role in secret hush money scandals regarding alleged affairs between Donald Trump and two women.
His crimes included campaign finance violations as well as lying to Congress.
From The New York Times:
The sentencing in federal court in Manhattan capped a startling fall for Mr. Cohen, 52, who had once hoped to work by Mr. Trump’s side in the White House but ended up a central figure in the inquiry into payments to a porn star and a former Playboy model before the 2016 election.
Judge William H. Pauley III said Mr. Cohen had committed a “smorgasbord” of crimes involving “deception” and motivated by “personal greed and ambition.”
“As a lawyer, Mr. Cohen should have known better,” the judge said.
Before he was sentenced, a solemn Mr. Cohen, standing at a lectern, sounded emotional but resolved as he told the judge he had been tormented by the anguish and embarrassment he had caused his family.
Referencing Trump recently calling him 'weak,' Cohen agreed with that assessment but for different reasons than Trump.
“It was because time and time again I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds rather than to listen to my own inner voice and my moral compass,” Mr. Cohen said.
Cohen had also served as deputy finance chair of the Republican National Committee.
COHEN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) December 12, 2018
Also hit with forfeiture of $500,000, restitution of $1.4 million and a fine of $50,000.
As judge read sentence, Cohen closed his eyes and shook his head slightly as if in disbelief, Bloomberg News reports.
Two years ago, Michael Cohen had visions of being chief of staff. He then began soaking up mega contracts from major companies to influence the president. Trump winning was going to be a gold mine for him. And now... he’s going to jail for three years.— Sam Stein (@samstein) December 12, 2018
"Mr. Cohen should have known better." — Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen was sentenced to 36 months in prison. He is ordered to surrender on March 6. https://t.co/VtoGjJqt2C— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) December 12, 2018
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