Trump hires lawyer to shield items seized in FBI raid on Cohen

Source: NBC News




Federal agents on Monday seized documents and devices in raids on Cohen's office and hotel room, seeking information about payments made to porn actress Stephanie Clifford, who performs under the name Stormy Daniels, shortly before the 2016 election.
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The search warrants were sought and executed by FBI agents and federal prosecutors in coordination with special counsel Robert Mueller's team after an initial referral from Mueller's office.

Michael Avenatti, Daniels' lawyer, attended the court session on Friday. "We have every reason to believe that some of the documents seized relate to my client," Avenatti said.

Cohen, 51, has denied wrongdoing. Trump has blasted the raid, calling it "an attack on our country" while reiterating his view that Mueller's investigation is a "witch hunt" and a "disgrace."
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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/trump-hires-lawyer-shield-items-seized-fbi-raid-cohen-n865756

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President Trump's lawyer, Joanna Hendon, walking out of court on April 13, 2018. Alba Vigaray / EPA

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