Michael Cohen in talks to plead guilty to criminal charges
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Source: CNN
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, is in talks to plead guilty to criminal charges in a deal that would bring an end to a months-long investigation that has riled the President, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The details of the plea are still being negotiated, the sources cautioned, and talks could fall apart. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York is investigating Cohen for potential bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance violations. If talks fall apart, federal prosecutors are expected to indict Cohen.
As part of the plea deal under discussion, Cohen is not expected to cooperate with the government, one source said. However, by pleading guilty both Cohen and prosecutors would avoid the spectacle and uncertainty of a trial.
NBC News reported earlier Tuesday on Cohen's potential plea deal.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/politics/michael-cohen-plea-deal-talks/index.html?utm_content=2018-08-21T17%3A10%3A19&utm_source=twCNN&utm_medium=social&utm_term=image
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