NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, exits federal court, August 21, 2018 in New York City. Cohen reached an agreement with prosecutors, pleading guilty to charges involving bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance violations. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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Feds: Cohen broke the law at Trump's direction
Federal prosecutors say Michael Cohen acted at the direction of Donald Trump when he committed two election-related crimes during the 2016 presidential campaign. Cohen now faces roughly four years of jail time.


President Trump directed Michael Cohen to make illegal hush money payments. Cohen now faces up to four years of jail time.
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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 21: Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and fixer, exits federal court, August 21, 2018 in New York City. Cohen reached an agreement with prosecutors, pleading guilty to charges involving bank fraud, tax fraud and campaign finance violations. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
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