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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted erica orden

      A "publicly prominent individual," Cohen's lawyer says.https://twitter.com/eorden/status/985949420465410048 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      erica ordenVerified account @eorden
      Cohen's lawyer is offering to give the name to the judge in a sealed envelope right now.
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      10 replies 28 retweets 65 likes
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    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Adam Klasfeld

      This drama! [As discussed in an earlier thread, I have almost no doubt that the name should be revealed.]https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/985950478679924737 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Adam KlasfeldVerified account @KlasfeldReports
      Judge Wood wants to know the "legal grounds" for withholding the client's name. After commenting on Cohen's responsibilities, Ryan says: "I'm simply trying to protect the privacy of that individual." An attorney for the press objects, notes that the public also has a right.
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      1 reply 18 retweets 75 likes
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    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      This is the case cited by Cohen's own lawyers for withholding the name — and the lawyer lost: https://openjurist.org/992/f2d/449/vingelli-v-united-states …

      14 replies 91 retweets 229 likes
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    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Adam Klasfeld

      Here's the lawyer speaking up for press — hence, public — access:https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/985951407479099393 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Adam KlasfeldVerified account @KlasfeldReports
      That attorney's name is Robert Balin, who reads a citation indicating that a client's fear of guilt by association is not enough to prevent disclosure. The reason this is so, Balin says, is, "So that We the People, and the press, can monitor our institutions."
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    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Stephen Brown

      BOOM.https://twitter.com/PPVSRB/status/985951912175513605 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Stephen BrownVerified account @PPVSRB
      Wow. Wood: “I rule it must be disclosed now.”
      11 replies 73 retweets 341 likes
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    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted erica orden

      HOLY HELL.https://twitter.com/eorden/status/985953454668570630 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      erica ordenVerified account @eorden
      Michael Cohen's previously unnamed third client is SEAN HANNITY.
      38 replies 225 retweets 615 likes
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    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Rebecca Ballhaus

      Hannity acknowledges it:https://twitter.com/rebeccaballhaus/status/985955301760397319 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Rebecca BallhausVerified account @rebeccaballhaus
      Sean Hannity’s response to being named Michael Cohen’s third client: "We have been friends a long time. I have sought legal advice from Michael."
      8 replies 69 retweets 203 likes
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    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Sean Hannity

      This is from early in the campaign:https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/630834524243427328 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Sean HannityVerified account @seanhannity
      The @MichaelCohen212, executive VP to @realDonaldTrump joined me in studio today to discuss the #TrumpPhenomenon pic.twitter.com/reEaksFaX4
      7 replies 63 retweets 150 likes
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    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted PickUpTheVoiceMailMomHat

      Oof.https://twitter.com/Popehat/status/985959722003021824 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      PickUpTheVoiceMailMomHat @Popehat
      Protip: if possible avoid having a federal judge say this to you. https://twitter.com/PPVSRB/status/985958503742365697 …
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      1 reply 18 retweets 110 likes
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    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      Chris Geidner Retweeted

      This is a situation where unnamed sources are not all that helpful, imho, due to the varying motives of different parties right now: https://twitter.com/DianneG/status/985962602533711872 …

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      This Tweet is unavailable.
      7 replies 27 retweets 101 likes
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      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

      "We definitely had attorney-client privilege because I asked him for that ... I never used Michael [Cohen] in any case that involved me and a third party." - Sean Hannitypic.twitter.com/zPP1Mmlic2

      12:54 PM - 16 Apr 2018
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      57 replies 88 retweets 149 likes
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted southpaw

          Yes.https://twitter.com/nycsouthpaw/status/985970923869126656 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          southpaw @nycsouthpaw
          If this description of their relationship is accurate, then there shouldn't be loads of privileged files to worry about. There probably wouldn't be any files, aside from idk--a few emails with theoretical questions, right? https://twitter.com/chrisgeidner/status/985969661786447873 …
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          8 replies 20 retweets 125 likes
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        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted andrew kaczynski

          https://twitter.com/KFILE/status/985956307990663169 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          andrew kaczynskiVerified account @KFILE
          Fox has serious questions to answer about why Hannity was allowed to rant on the Cohen raid without disclosing this. Did they not know? https://twitter.com/eorden/status/985953454668570630 …
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          3 replies 35 retweets 158 likes
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        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Sean Hannity

          So, as @nycsouthpaw said earlier, either this is not accurately portraying the relationship, or there are basically no A-C privileged files at issue — which would undermine the argument Cohen's lawyers are trying to make in court.https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/985970632201564161 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Sean HannityVerified account @seanhannity
          Michael Cohen has never represented me in any matter. I never retained him, received an invoice, or paid legal fees. I have occasionally had brief discussions with him about legal questions about which I wanted his input and perspective.
          21 replies 108 retweets 273 likes
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        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Adam Klasfeld

          Back to the matter in court, Trump's lawyer makes it clear that she believes the case should be treated differently because the president's personal lawyer and materials relating to the president are involved:https://twitter.com/KlasfeldReports/status/985974679268667392 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Adam KlasfeldVerified account @KlasfeldReports
          Hendon, Trump's attorney, responds to McKay's comments about what happens in every other case. "This is a case of first impression for this court," she claims.
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          2 replies 16 retweets 43 likes
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        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Back to Cohen and Hannity. Hannity's latest tweets and the letter from Cohen's lawyers this morning appear to contradict. Can you explain, @seanhannity?pic.twitter.com/0WQfrc5Biq

          13 replies 162 retweets 301 likes
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        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Stephen Brown

          Back to court, where Wood has not yet decided on whether she'll appoint a special master, after calling the SDNY US Atty's Office taint team procedure a "viable option."https://twitter.com/PPVSRB/status/985981921502158848 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Stephen BrownVerified account @PPVSRB
          Wood says she has not decided whether she will appoint a special master, but asks the sides to have candidates for next hearing.
          7 replies 20 retweets 43 likes
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        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Amber Jamieson

          Here is @ambiej’s must-read thread on what happened in court today —>https://twitter.com/ambiej/status/986007655616565248?s=21 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Amber JamiesonVerified account @ambiej
          At 2:10pm judge Kimba Wood arrives and things get underway. Cohen’s lawyers announce that Steve Ryan, who’s been Cohen’s lawyer for the Russia probe, is here and also acting on behalf of him. Trump’s lawyers, and a lawyer on behalf of the Trump organization is also here.
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          2 replies 21 retweets 39 likes
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        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16

          And our updated story: https://www.buzzfeed.com/amberjamieson/michael-cohen-manhattan-court …

          2 replies 9 retweets 17 likes
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        2. nemofeb‏ @nemofeb Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          This is edited. Not what he first stated.

          3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner Apr 16
          Replying to @nemofeb

          Psst: That is from his radio show, not his tweets.

          0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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        2. Adam Cederburg‏ @JayhawksFan0965 Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @marygeorgant

          Dont you have to exchange money for AC privilege??

          4 replies 1 retweet 17 likes
        3. Jordan McRae‏ @jordan_mcrae_ Apr 16
          Replying to @JayhawksFan0965 @chrisgeidner @marygeorgant

          Not necessarily. Some lawyers work pro bono in certain cases. But there certainly has to persuasive evidence of an an attorney-client relationship - usually in the form of a written contract. You can't just ask for attorney client privilege.

          6 replies 0 retweets 21 likes
        4. Adam Cederburg‏ @JayhawksFan0965 Apr 16
          Replying to @jordan_mcrae_ @chrisgeidner @marygeorgant

          Got it, thanks!

          1 reply 0 retweets 3 likes
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        2. Kevinly Father  🇺🇸  🇸🇿  🇨🇦  🇲🇼‏ @KevinlyFather Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner @ZoeTillman

          pic.twitter.com/RrTGblL6sM

          1 reply 7 retweets 22 likes
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        2. WOKE AF  🌊‏ @MissWoke Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          So, let me get this straight. He has attorney-client privilege, even though Cohen was never his attorney, and Hannity was never Cohen’s client.

          1 reply 1 retweet 17 likes
        3. Anna‏ @hillsidepoppy Apr 16
          Replying to @MissWoke @chrisgeidner

          You got it!

          0 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
        4. End of conversation
        1. Mary Kelly‏ @ButterMLKe Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          This Michael Cohen must be the most generous lawyer ever - paying off Trump hush money and handing out advice like candy. Hmmmm...

          0 replies 2 retweets 15 likes
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        2.  🖐Just Jake 🤚‏ @JustJake_91 Apr 16
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          ... so he never paid him, never used his legal services, but still had attorney-client privilege?! How does that even work?!

          2 replies 2 retweets 24 likes
        3. Steven Keppler‏ @StofCircumstanc Apr 16
          Replying to @JustJake_91 @chrisgeidner

          Because if you come to me with a legal question specific to your situation and I give you information and advice... And then you don't hire me, it's still a privileged communication.

          4 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
        4.  🖐Just Jake 🤚‏ @JustJake_91 Apr 16
          Replying to @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          If that's true, that basically creates a situation where an attorney can never be called to witness in any situation. If any conversation/encounter they ever have--regardless of whether or not they were acting as counsel--can be cited as privileged...

          2 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
        5.  🖐Just Jake 🤚‏ @JustJake_91 Apr 16
          Replying to @JustJake_91 @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          In that case, someone could start copying any random attorney on every text message and email they send and claim it was privileged. Ludicrous. There should have to be a formalized, established relationship where services are offered and retained for the privilege to be invoked.

          3 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
        6. Eli Karp‏ @EKTO11 Apr 16
          Replying to @JustJake_91 @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          No because it has to be for the purpose of receiving legal advice.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        7.  🖐Just Jake 🤚‏ @JustJake_91 Apr 16
          Replying to @EKTO11 @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          "Dear John, I want to tell you that company XYZ is going to make a huge announcement tomorrow. You should buy more stock. Counsel Doe, copied, can you advise on whether or not this is a good idea? I'd be happy to retain your services if you can provide advice. Thanks."

          2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        8. Eli Karp‏ @EKTO11 Apr 16
          Replying to @JustJake_91 @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          Not private. No privilege.

          2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        9.  🖐Just Jake 🤚‏ @JustJake_91 Apr 16
          Replying to @EKTO11 @StofCircumstanc @chrisgeidner

          By that logic, every single email and text message ever sent wouldn't meet the bar for privilege.

          3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
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