Trump lawyer told to file statement to slow porn star’s suit
He has to declare in writing that his Fifth Amendment right will be jeopardized unless Stormy Daniels' lawsuit is delayed
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He has to declare in writing that his Fifth Amendment right will be jeopardized unless Stormy Daniels' lawsuit is delayed
There is growing concern among President Trump's inner circle that his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, could flip on the president after he dropped a pair of lawsuits Thursday. Cohen's home, office and hotel room were raided last week by federal investigators. He's being investigated for a $130,000 payment he says he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to discuss the investigation and a possible criminal probe facing the former number two at the FBI, Andrew McCabe.
With Cohen under intense scrutiny, sources close to him are concerned he could turn against the president and cooperate with investigators, CBS News' Jeff Pegues reports
Cohen, the president's personal attorney, has been under investigation for months
The former New York City mayor and longtime Trump supporter says he is joining the president's legal team to help end the Russia investigation
Actions are fueling concern in the president's inner circle that Michael Cohen may cooperate with prosecutors
Jay Goldberg reportedly told Trump that on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 is entirely protecting the president, Cohen "isn't even a 1"
The Wall Street Journal reports that the president's longtime legal adviser Jay Goldberg warned Mr. Trump that Michael Cohen could turn against him and cooperate with federal prosecutors. CBS News' chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports that there is a "generalized anxiety" about Cohen turning on the president.
Adult film star actress responded for first time to Mr. Trump's claim he didn't know about the payment his lawyer paid her to keep quiet
The Fox host said on Monday that he had discussed "legal questions" with Michael Cohen, Trump's personal attorney
Attorneys involved in court proceedings for Michael Cohen's case expect to "hurry up and wait" for the seized documents
Stormy Daniels and her attorney, Michael Avenatti, appeared on "The View" Tuesday to discuss her case against President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen. She also released a sketch of a man she claims threatened her over Trump in 2011. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss.
President Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was in court Monday when it was revealed Fox New's Sean Hannity is also one of Cohen's clients. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with more on what's to come in the case.
A federal judge blocked a request Monday from President Trump and his personal attorney Michael Cohen to allow them to review documents seized by federal agents. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
"I'm done being bullied. I'm done," the adult film actress said Monday
Wood was almost Bill Clinton's attorney general, briefly trained to become a Playboy bunny, and presided over a 2010 Russian spy case
Cohen is fighting to control evidence taken by the FBI that he claims should be protected by attorney-client privilege
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss revelations that Fox News host Sean Hannity was a secret client of Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney and fixer. Hannity, a vocal supporter of Mr. Trump, denies they share the same attorney.
One of President Trump's vocal public supporters, Sean Hannity, denies he and the president have the same attorney. The Fox News host was identified as a mystery client of Michael Cohen in court Monday. Jeff Pegues reports.
Trump has been left with a lean legal team that has struggled to add criminal defense firepower
On his show Monday night, Hannity said had "occasional, brief conversations" with President Trump's personal attorney over real estate
Cohen's lawyers had asked for the appointment of a special master to review the seized material
President Trump's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, was forced to reveal in court Monday that Fox News host Sean Hannity was also a client. Hannity responded on his radio show that he occasionally sought legal advice but Cohen "never represented me in any matter." CBS News' Jeff Pegues joins CBSN with more.
Fox News host Sean Hannity responded on his radio show when it was publicly revealed that he is also a client of President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. Cohen was forced to disclose the information in court Monday.
President Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen has been forced to reveal that one of his clients is Fox News host Sean Hannity. The news comes shortly after the FBI raided Cohen's home.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
At least six prosecutors in the Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's office — including Assistant U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson — have resigned after the office was tasked with investigating the shooting of Renee Good, according to three sources familiar with the situation.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The couple had so many kids in their Los Angeles-area mansion a neighbor "thought it was a kindergarten." The investigation has only gotten stranger.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
At least six prosecutors, most of whom are supervisors in the Civil Rights Division's criminal section, will be leaving their jobs.
The heads of 10 central banks and other financial institutions say it's "critical to preserve" the Fed's independence, as Powell is pressured by the Trump administration.