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Remember: The search warrant materials were initially unsealed in March--specifically, eight documents and 895 pages. So, how can reporters sift through them within 30 minutes before other major breaking news? Only small portions remain redacted, and those will be lifted.pic.twitter.com/Bljvr1Ar9W
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein's attorneys respond to the government's letter about the stamps on his passport.
"Epstein was given the passport at issue by a friend," they claim, insisting he never used it for international travel. cc: @CourthouseNewspic.twitter.com/GJVZTwwZ3h
T-minus 30 minutes and counting until Michael Cohen search warrant materials hit the public record.
Big picture on Epstein story: This is a chart of prosecutions filed under the same statute. As you see, new filings declined in recent years, and one ex-prosecutor told me that the weakening of T-visa program could jeopardize such cases. ICYMI: https://www.courthousenews.com/prosecution-of-kiddie-traffickers-plummeted-under-trump/ …pic.twitter.com/kLri2mSKJF
Some perspective on the Michael Cohen materials: In the first of eight documents alone, there is an entirely blacked out section titled "The Illegal Campaign Contribution Scheme." It runs from the bottom of page 38 to the top of page 57. That section was ordered unsealed.
There are seven documents that may contain similar redactions. (Giving away my competitive edge here.)
To be clear, that's what WILL hit the public domain. It was allowed to be filed under seal previously.
Folks, it takes awhile to upload large files. Please be patient. The materials say that Cohen exchanged "a series of calls, text messages, and emails" with Daniels' atty Keith Davidson, David Pecker and Dylan Howard of AMI; Trump and Hope Hicks.pic.twitter.com/qwUtNFFYyO
Doc: The day after the Access Hollywood video dropped, Cohen received a call from Hope Hicks, the first such call in weeks. Trump joined into it. Hicks and Cohen spoke privately after; immediately after that call, Cohen called Pecker.pic.twitter.com/tPNfuq1Qlu
Day after Access Hollywood tape, per doc: 7:39 pm: Flurry of calls between Cohen, Pecker and Howard. 7:56 pm: Cohen calls Hicks for two minutes. Pecker calls him right after for two-minute conversation. 8:03 pm: Cohen calls Trump, speaking for nearly eight minutes.pic.twitter.com/y0biDg3aQK
9:13 p.m.: Text message from Howard to Cohen. "Keith will do it. Let's reconvene tomorrow." An apparent reference to Stormy's lawyer.pic.twitter.com/yqNZjntrCj
Service advisory: The Epstein hearing is imminent and the court appears to be having technically difficulties with the live feed. My dispatches on that may be delayed.
Here's the first of eight documents. https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cohen-warrants.pdf …
Live feed restored the moment the Epstein bail hearing begins. Stay tuned.
Berman says he should have his written opinion on the docket within the next one or two hours.
Berman rejects Epstein's bail application.
Berman cites danger to others and to the community. That fills more than 10 pages of the decision and order, and it is the "heart" of the decision, Berman says.
Berman: "I find that the government has established danger to others and to the community by clear and convincing evidence," he says, also finding risk of flight by "preponderance of the evidence." "I doubt that any bail package can overcome danger to the community."
Berman cites testimony of Annie Farmer and Courtney Wild in supporting his ruling.
Berman also cites evidence of intimidation and evidence of Epstein missing sex-offender check-ins. He also cites "sexually explicit photos" and "expired Austrian passport" with Epstein's photo, not his name, and a Saudi residence.
Berman estimates the written ruling will be between 30 and 34 pages long. Schedules a conference for Wednesday, July 31 at 11 a.m.
Berman: "Thank you for being here and we are adjourned."
Okay, so now to turn back to the #CohenFiles...
(You didn't think I forgot about those, did you?)
Same screenshot shows that Cohen and Howard's communications went well after midnight the next day. 3:31 a.m.: Cohen texts Howard, "Thank you. "Eight minutes later": Cohen texts Howard that "Resolution Consultant LLC" is entity he formed week ago.https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/1151875650732662784?s=20 …
Pivoting back to Epstein:
Developing story for @CourthouseNews, with more updates to come, particularly when the written ruling becomes live.https://www.courthousenews.com/mansion-off-limits-to-jeffrey-epstein-ahead-of-trial/ …
Day Two after WaPo publishes Access Hollywood tape: 10:58 a.m.: Howard texts Cohen and Davidson: "Keith/Michael: connecting you both in regards to that business opportunity. Spoke to the client this AM and they're confirmed to proceed with the opportunity." Feds: Stormy dealpic.twitter.com/1dBt5P0iHv
"AMI was also involved in a payment to model Karen McDougal." #AlwaysReadTheFootnotespic.twitter.com/tzO5mYkqHP
Three days later... 8:54 a.m.: Cohen texts Pecker, "I need to talk to you." 9:06 a.m.: Pecker texts Cohen, "I called please call me back." No call records. They chatted on Signal, the encrypted messaging app, per feds.pic.twitter.com/5Pz7uQtfY1
So commenced a flurry of activity from Cohen to sort out paperwork to dissolve one Delaware shell company, Resolution Consultants LLC, and open another Delaware shell company, Essential Consultants LLC, the hush-money payment conduit, per feds.pic.twitter.com/IGDNYZ1cz4
Nov. 4, 2016: WSJ publishes story alleging National Enquirer "Shielded Donald Trump" from Karen McDougal's allegations. Howard responds to Cohen: "We just need her to disappear," referring to McDougal.pic.twitter.com/c4TYSxCqFY
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