If Cohen pleads guilty to bank fraud related to his taxi medallion business, that doesn't implicate Trump. But if Cohen pleads guilty in connection with campaign finance case, that could directly implicate Trump /1
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It's even possible (though not likely) Trump would be named as unindicted co-conspirator with Cohen on the campaign finance charges. A Campaign finance violation of this small sale alone won't bring down a president. But it would be something. /6
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@nytimes is reporting the plea is related to payments to women for Trump (though not clear if it is campaign finance or other charges) /7https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/21/nyregion/michael-cohen-plea-deal-trump.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news …Show this thread -
The timing here is quick, given that the special master just got through the vetting of Cohen's documents. Prosecutors could be rushing to get this out before the election season starts (when they'd be expected to hold off till November) /8
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I’ll be on the road heading to an
@acslaw event in San Diego when the Cohen info comes out. Depending on what Cohen pleads to, this could be one of the biggest moments in Trump presidencyShow this thread - End of conversation
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I'm sorry, are you suggesting a state could bring charges against a sitting President? Is Gov Cuomo going to send the NY State Police over to 1600 Pennsylvania? Do they just knock on the door or does secret service bring President out?
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Could he be listed as an unnamed co-conspirator in the plea agreement?
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