BREAKING : Cohen is preparing to flip

[BritVic]

Per ABC report

Link to tweet

[greyl]

1. Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen likely to cooperate as his attorneys leave case, sources say

As attorneys for Michael Cohen rush to meet Judge Kimba Wood’s Friday deadline to complete a privilege review of over 3.7 million documents seized in the April 9 raids of Cohen’s New York properties and law office, a source representing this matter has disclosed to ABC News that the law firm handling the case for Cohen is not expected to represent him going forward.

To date, Cohen has been represented by Stephen Ryan and Todd Harrison of the Washington and New York firm, McDermott, Will & Emery LLP.

No replacement counsel has been identified as of this time.

Cohen, now with no legal representation, is likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors in New York, sources said. This development, which is believed to be imminent, will likely hit the White House, family members, staffers and counsels hard.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-cooperate-attorneys-leave-case/story?id=55861988

[Cha]

62. "Cohen, now with no legal representation, is likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors in NY..

..sources said. This development, which is believed to be imminent, will likely hit the White House, family members, staffers and counsels hard."

I hope this actually happens!

[Botany]

2. Oh please be true

[lagomorph777]

15. Doin' my Happy Dance too!

...and getting some funny looks from co-workers.

[noncliqer]

3. The author of the ABC report is just some bozo

named GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS!!!

[TimeSnowDemos]

4. Holy $@*

That's exciting... if true.

[shockey80]

5. If true, game over for Trump.

[regnaD kciN]

56. Why...?

The only way it will be "game over" for Trump is if Congress moves to impeach. Yeah, right. Isn't it obvious by now that they loves themselves some Donnie, and he literally could take out a gun and murder someone on Park Avenue, and the most they would do would be to say they're "deeply troubled?"

[BSdetect]

6. Amazing that he has held out for so long given what must be really overwhelming evidenc

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[luvtheGWN]

12. If I were Cohen, I'd demand protective custody.

Otherwise, bye bye Michael -- accidentally on purpose.

[Demsrule86]

16. Cohen may be the one that carried the payment for hacking Hillary to the Hackers..we know he lied

Europe and if this is the case, I really believe Trump is gone.

[womanofthehills]

7. Cohen could provide info on.........

Sarah Kendzior
‏Verified account @sarahkendzior
8m8 minutes ago

Cohen as cooperating witness could provide info on:
* Trump Org finances
* use of threats, blackmail, bribes
* Russian mafia (and other mafias)
* RNC and its finances
* Manafort and other Trump hires esp those involved with Russia/Ukraine
* numerous oligarchs
* NYC enablers

[ollie10]

14. I think Cohen might know about some money laundering.....

[Lee-Lee]

8. He must have lost faith in that pardon....

I guess in this negotiation he went with a real master of making deals...

[catbyte]

28. Either that or there are unpardonable state charges that could put him in prison for years

that he's trying to mitigate.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

36. Not unless New York hurries up and changes their goofy double Jeopardy law.

[vercetti2021]

9. God please be true

If so, that'll end this whole NK PR stunt and hopefully bring tRump down to his knees.

[IronLionZion]

10. George Stephanopoulos is not known for fake news

Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen likely to cooperate as his attorneys leave case, sources say
https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-cooperate-attorneys-leave-case/story?id=55861988

This is likely to be real

[DesertRat]

11. k&r

[Enoki33]

13. The tRump crime family are likely in an extreme tizzy-fit right now.

[sandensea]

17. Like a pancake!

[kentuck]

18. His strategy may be to make a deal on the state charges....

...and hope for a pardon on any Federal charges?

He would serve minimal time if he helps the New York investigators?

[H2O Man]

27. That's not an option.

To best protect his own interests, Cohen has to cooperate fully with both the SDNY and Team Mueller. He doesn't have any other option at this point.

[kentuck]

30. Thanks!

Can he not make a deal with NY prosecutors ?

Why would he flip if he could not get a deal ?

[H2O Man]

43. The NY Attorney General's

office coordinates on this with the Southern District (federal) prosecutors. Cohen has to make a deal with the federal prosecutors (and they will coordinate with Mr. Mueller). That's where Cohen can make a deal, and NYS would go along with it. But he cannot hope to deal separately with the state for a deal at this point. It's way beyond that.

The lawyers he had retained found that there was extremely scant material that qualifies as "attorney-client." Cohen's relationship with them has soured, which tends to happen when one lies like hell to their legal team. So Friday will be a bad day in court for him. Thus, those paying for his defense are left scrambling .....it will be difficult to find good representation, and even if they can, the only "good" option for him is to flip. And, in the position Cohen finds himself, that isn't very pleasant!

Look for Trump and Hannity to turn on Cohen next week.

[kentuck]

46. So, he's pretty much up the creek without a paddle?

They know how to handle the Mafia guys in the SDNY.

[H2O Man]

47. He's totally fucked.

He's caught in a triangle. One side is in itself three parts: Mueller, SDNY, and NYSAG. Now, as you know, Trump can't pardon him for state charges. The NYSAG's office can't duplicate charges that federal prosecutors charge -- even if Trump pardons him for those. So they have coordinated with SDNY and Mr. Mueller, and divided the upcoming charges. Even if he is "only" convicted on the state charges, he will be incarcerated in state prison for decades. And that's not a safe place for him.

The second side is the Russian mafia. These gentlemen tend to resent anyone who puts them at risk. This includes many who inhabit NYS. And they have associates within the state and federal prisons. Thus, no matter if he is in prison, or out, he knows his safety is at risk.

The third side is the domestic mob, particularly those in real estate and construction. He was connected to them for longer than he was the Russians. He met them through Trump, not only from real estate and construction, but from Trump's having promoted boxing in Atlantic City with Don King in past decades. These fellows frown upon those who turn on them to save their own skin. And they, too, have associates within the state and federal prison systems.

He is totally fucked.

[WheelWalker]

54. Totally. He's caught in a cross ruff.

[regnaD kciN]

57. Sounds like he'd be better off in prison than out of it...

Even if he cuts a deal and walks away without jail time, how long do you think he'll last with the U.S. and Russian mobs gunning for him?

[LakeArenal]

19. 🤞🏻🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻

[C Moon]

20. Giuliani will volunteer to be his attorney. :D

[Dopers_Greed]

21. Can't wait for the Twitter tantrum

Lock him up! Lock him up! Lock him up!

[Achilleaze]

22. Dirty Donny* depositing doo-doo in his deplorable republican diapers

* aka republican Draft-Dodger-in-Chief

[Ferrets are Cool]

23. Put extra guards on him. And provide him a food taster. nt

[Cryptoad]

24. None the Main Trumpsters will flip,,,,,,

why should they, none will be found guilty by a jury of their peers just like trying a police officer for shooting somebody in the back,,,In any 12 people there will be at least one trumpster who will hang up the jury no matter what!

[2golddogs]

25. Very Good Day

This is very exciting news, enough to make me see a crack of daylight. I’ve been lurking here a very long time and all of you have a hand in helping me survive these long, long months. Thank you, each and every one of you.

[Rhiannon12866]

48. Welcome to DU, 2golddogs!

It's great to have you with us!

[2golddogs]

58. :)

Thank you, Rhiannon

[Rhiannon12866]

60. I completely identify, DU has gotten me through some tough times over the years

DU is the best place to keep up with news and I've learned so much here, it's also the most informed site on the internets! So glad that you found us!

[Initech]

26. Who wants some butter? I got plenty!

[Adrahil]

29. I've heard a couple experts....

Speculate that Cohen is floating this in hopes of triggering some kind of intervention from Trump.

[groundloop]

32. Yes, Cohen has been a mob lawyer for so long I can't see him flipping

[FakeNoose]

34. "I'd take a bullet for Mr. Trump" - what lawyer ever says that?

Answer: mob lawyers, that's who

[marlakay]

31. I think its likely he will get a continuance

because of getting new lawyers up to speed. I have been watching this local murder case and thinking it would finally go to court then her expensive lawyer dropped her because she couldn't afford to pay anymore and she got extra time and dates moved way up.

[Leghorn21]

33. Per Kyle Griffin tweets, WSJ and AP confirming Cohen shopping for new lawyer(s):

WSJ confirms parts of the ABC News report: The attorneys for Michael Cohen are expected to stop representing him, according to a person familiar with the matter.<br><br>Cohen is searching for a federal criminal lawyer in New York. <a href="https://t.co/xuiRqz8QE8">https://t.co/xuiRqz8QE8</a></p>— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) <a href="

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?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The AP now confirms that Michael Cohen is searching for a new legal team.<br><br>A person familiar with the matter told the AP that Cohen's current legal team plans to stop handling the case. <a href="https://t.co/E9LSch1WQ5">https://t.co/E9LSch1WQ5</a></p>— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) <a href="

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?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Hey

[calimary]

35. Welcome to DU, BritVic!

Just gets more and more interesting. I would LOVE to see this come true. Wonder if Cohen is watching the screws tighten on Manafort and starting to get a little bit shaky about his own situation?

[BritVic]

42. Thank you !

[Gothmog]

37. Cohen is running out of money to pay legal fees

In order to review all of the documents seized for privilege issues, I heard that Cohen's law firm had 10 to 20 attorneys working full time just on this one project. At New York rates, this would add up to $50,000 to $100,000 per day. I suspect that Cohen is running out of funds necessary to review all of the documents seized by the FBI and so is having to get new attorneys

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[duforsure]

38. Maybe his quote has changed...

From "I would take a bullet for trump", to "I will be getting a bullet from trump" . I see another witless protection program candidate here now.

[BlueJac]

39. Don't hold your breath!

[The Wizard]

40. The Bagman

has the keys to the vault.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

41. The dotard is probably soiling his Depends right now.

[briv1016]

44. He's not going to flip. He has a wife and 2 kids.

I doubt he wants to see them murdered.

[Gothmog]

45. Lawyers fired Cohen as a client due to unpaid legal fees

Link to tweet

[JI7]

50. and wasn't the Trump Campaign paying for These LEgal Fees ? so they must have stopped

[Awsi Dooger]

49. This seems like the most favorable and unlikely interpretation

That's why I'm not buying it. Happy Adjusters fall for crap like this.

Trump surrounds himself with fellow crooks and liars. They won't cave. It's likely a rather meaningless transition between one scheme and the next.

[Quixote1818]

53. These types are the first to cave. They only look out for themselves and they don't want

even a minute in jail.

[Iliyah]

51. Already a done deal.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

52. Woooo-fuckin-hooooo!!!

[regnaD kciN]

55. I see it's "Fitzmas in June"...

Frankly, I'll believe it when I see it.

[ryan_cats]

59. YES!

YES!
We need a like button for posts!

[VOX]

61. I don't see Cohen flipping as easily as I envision him poised to be the fall-guy.

Guess it all depends where Muller inserts #45 into the various overlapping timelines and international involvements.

Sorry I'm not more chipper. This week has ground me down into a mild depression.

[MariaCSR]

63. So he's not flipping. :(