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pbmus

(12,422 posts)
Tue Feb 27, 2018, 12:08 AM Feb 2018

Trumps Longtime Lawyer, Michael Cohen, Knows Way Too Much. So Why is He Still in Exile?

He’s the president’s ‘Ray Donovan.’ But he never had a home at the White House. Now, he’s plotting his next act.

BRANDY ZADROZNY
ASAWIN SUEBSAENG
02.25.18 8:48 PM ET

Before his remarks at a $35,000-per-plate fundraiser last June in Miami, Florida, President Donald Trump took the podium to acknowledge his biggest boosters in the crowd. Eventually, he got to Michael Cohen, the longtime private employee of the Trump Organization who is currently serving as “personal attorney” to the president. Trump praised Cohen’s lawyering, his loyalty, and his love for appearing on television.

“I haven’t seen Michael in a month,” he added, wistfully. “It’s good to see you, Michael. I miss you, man.”

The feeling was mutual.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-longtime-lawyer-michael-cohen-knows-way-too-much-so-why-is-he-still-in-exile

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When will Cohen be called to testify?????

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Trumps Longtime Lawyer, Michael Cohen, Knows Way Too Much. So Why is He Still in Exile? (Original Post) pbmus Feb 2018 OP
Attorney-client privilege shanny Feb 2018 #1
Son of communist hunter for Joe McCarthey?? Angry Dragon Feb 2018 #2
Attorney Client privilege doesn't always apply CozyMystery Feb 2018 #3
 

shanny

(6,709 posts)
1. Attorney-client privilege
Tue Feb 27, 2018, 12:57 AM
Feb 2018

will limit what he can say but he's run his mouth on Stormy Daniels' $$$ at least so there are some things he can be questioned about.

CozyMystery

(652 posts)
3. Attorney Client privilege doesn't always apply
Tue Feb 27, 2018, 06:59 AM
Feb 2018

"Disclosure in case of a crime, tort, or fraud

The crime-fraud exception can render the privilege moot when communications between an attorney and client are themselves used to further a crime, tort, or fraud. In Clark v. United States, the US Supreme Court stated that "A client who consults an attorney for advice that will serve him in the commission of a fraud will have no help from the law. He must let the truth be told."[8] The crime-fraud exception also does require that the crime or fraud discussed between client and attorney be carried out to be triggered.[9] US Courts have not yet conclusively ruled how little knowledge an attorney can have of the underlying crime or fraud before the privilege detaches and the attorney's communications or requisite testimony become admissible."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attorney%E2%80%93client_privilege#Disclosure_in_case_of_a_crime,_tort,_or_fraud

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