A possible plea deal in the fraud case of Donald Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen plea deal may come together as soon as today, NBC reports.
A hearing of interest has been scheduled at 4pm today.
“Michael Cohen is exploring a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors in Manhattan in connection with tax fraud and banking related matters,” said Tom Winter of NBC.
NEW: Via @WRashbaum: "Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former lawyer, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors investigating payments he made to women for Mr. Trump" https://t.co/VXo2gf4lBd
— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 21, 2018
BREAKING: Michael Cohen, President Trump’s former personal attorney, will plead guilty to charges stemming from a federal investigation in New York. pic.twitter.com/qSe2LLJVIO
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) August 21, 2018
Michael Cohen to appear at 4pm in Manhattan federal court.
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) August 21, 2018
CNBC cameras in Manhattan spotted Michael Cohen entering a building that houses the FBI field office in New York at about 1:45 pm. https://t.co/7MQ4uxt99d
— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) August 21, 2018
Everytime people talk about Michael Cohen, he’s referred to as the president’s lawyer and FIXER, as if that is normal and everyone has one.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) August 21, 2018
CNN: Cohen’s agreement would be contingent on securing his non-cooperation
AP: Cohen’s agreement would be contingent on securing his cooperation
ABC: Plea deal made. No word (yet) on resolution of conflicting reported contingencies
— Mike Sacks (@MikeSacksEsq) August 21, 2018
— Kelsey L. Hayes (@kelseylh) August 21, 2018
