NEW YORK — Two people familiar with the financial fraud investigation of Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, say his lawyers are in negotiations with prosecutors that could result in a plea deal, possibly within hours.
The people say the lawyer could plead guilty in Manhattan federal court as early as Tuesday afternoon, if a deal is struck requiring cooperation with the government. The people speak to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they aren’t authorized to publicly discuss the case.
Cohen was Trump’s longtime personal lawyer until weeks ago. He was seen going into his lawyers’ offices early Tuesday.
Prosecutors had been investigating Cohen for possible fraud related to his businesses for months. The FBI raided his hotel room, home, and office on April 9, seizing more than 4 million items.
— AP
In this photo taken on April 26, 2018, US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen (C) leaves the US Courthouse in New York. (AFP Photo/Hector Retamal)
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