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Pauley notes that Cohen admitted that he made the illicit hush-money payments "at the coordination with and the direction of Individual-1."

Pauley describes Cohen's upbringing up to his employment by the Trump Organization. "He thrived on his access to wealthy and powerful people, and he became one himself," he says.

Pauley cites SCO's statement that Cohen cooperated on "core topics under investigation" and the information that he has provided was "relevant and useful."

Pauley: "Our system of justice would be less robust without the use of cooperating agreements with law enforcement."

"As a lawyer, Mr. Cohen should have known better," Pauley says, turning to the tax evasion, campaign finance, and false statement charges.

Pauley: Cohen's cooperation "does not wipe the slate clean." "This court ... believes a significant term of imprisonment" is justified, Pauley says.

BREAKING: Cohen is sentencing to 36 months of imprisonment.

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