Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and now critic of former US president Donald Trump, is considering running for Manhattan congressional district seat, reported Politico. Cohen, who spent more than a year in jail for conviction on campaign finance violations and fraud, is reportedly planning to run as a Democratic Party candidate. New York's 12th congressional district, which is held by Jerry Nadler right now is expected to be a tough fight for Cohen as he would attempt to topple the 31-year incumbent.

Nadler has a longtime status in the area and has strong support from powerful Jewish communities in the district.

Cohen worked for Trump for more than a decade. He was also a part of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and related crimes.

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The charges against Cohen include those from the hush money case involving payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Cohen admitted that he made the payment under direction of Trump.

Trump is currently facing charges related to the hush money payment. Cohen's conviction got him disbarred. The once trusty aide of the former president emerged from the jail as a Trump critic.

Donald Trump has already declared that he would run for president again in 2024 US Presidential Election. He is the current frontrunner to win the Republican Party nomination.

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However, the legal troubles he has found himself in can become an impediment in his presidential campaign.

Trump, who is the only US president to be impeached twice, also has a record of only sitting or former US president to be indicted and&nbsp;charged. Trump has already declared that he would press on with his presidential campaign in spite of the legal troubles.

In addition to Stormy Daniel case, Trump is in trouble over the classified documents case. He moved and stored hundreds of classified documents in his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida even after leaving the presidential office.

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Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and now critic of former US president Donald Trump, is considering running for Manhattan congressional district seat, reported Politico.

Michael Cohen, the former lawyer and now critic of former US president Donald Trump, is considering running for Manhattan congressional district seat, reported Politico. Cohen, who spent more than a year in jail for conviction on campaign finance violations and fraud, is reportedly planning to run as a Democratic Party candidate. New York's 12th congressional district, which is held by Jerry Nadler right now is expected to be a tough fight for Cohen as he would attempt to topple the 31-year incumbent. Nadler has a longtime status in the area and has strong support from powerful Jewish communities in the district. Cohen worked for Trump for more than a decade. He was also a part of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations and related crimes. Watch | Will televised trial proceedings affect Trump's popularity? × The charges against Cohen include those from the hush money case involving payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Cohen admitted that he made the payment under direction of Trump. Trump is currently facing charges related to the hush money payment. Cohen's conviction got him disbarred. The once trusty aide of the former president emerged from the jail as a Trump critic. Donald Trump has already declared that he would run for president again in 2024 US Presidential Election. He is the current frontrunner to win the Republican Party nomination. Also Read | Jan 6 riots: US judge issues protective order in Donald Trump’s case However, the legal troubles he has found himself in can become an impediment in his presidential campaign. Trump, who is the only US president to be impeached twice, also has a record of only sitting or former US president to be indicted and charged. Trump has already declared that he would press on with his presidential campaign in spite of the legal troubles. In addition to Stormy Daniel case, Trump is in trouble over the classified documents case. He moved and stored hundreds of classified documents in his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida even after leaving the presidential office. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, considers running for Congress: Report

Former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, is anticipated to reach a settlement in his lawsuit against the Trump Organization regarding unpaid legal fees and costs, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter.&nbsp;

The lawsuit, which was filed in March 2019, seeks to recover $1.9 million in fees, along with an additional $1.9 million that Cohen was allegedly ordered to forfeit in a criminal case. Over time, the fees continued to accumulate, and court documents indicate that the Trump Organization has only made partial payments towards them.

<h2>A settlement made in the nick of time</h2>

The New York Times reports that this settlement comes as jury selection for the trial began earlier this week. Opening arguments in the civil lawsuit were scheduled for Monday.

The New York Times first reported the potential settlement earlier on Friday. Although the terms of the settlement are yet to be finalised and will remain confidential, they are expected to be made public during a court hearing scheduled for Friday morning.

<h2>Cohen and Trump: A relationship turned sour</h2>

As per Reuters, Michael Cohen, who had been a long-serving employee of both the Trump Organization and Donald Trump himself, later became a vocal critic of the former president.

He testified that Trump had instructed him to engage in illegal activities.&nbsp;

In 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty and was subsequently served three years in federal custody for his involvement in facilitating unlawful hush-money payments to women in support of Trump's 2016 election campaign. He also admitted to lying to Congress about a Trump project in Russia.

Even as this lawsuit nears a potential settlement, another case filed by Trump against Cohen remains active. Trump's former lawyer is also expected to be the star witness against the former US President in a Manhattan criminal trial regarding the hush money payments. The case is expected to head to trial in March of next year.

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Former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, is anticipated to reach a settlement in his lawsuit against the Trump Organization regarding unpaid legal fees and costs, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter.

Former lawyer and fixer for Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, is anticipated to reach a settlement in his lawsuit against the Trump Organization regarding unpaid legal fees and costs, according to a Reuters report citing a source familiar with the matter. The lawsuit, which was filed in March 2019, seeks to recover $1.9 million in fees, along with an additional $1.9 million that Cohen was allegedly ordered to forfeit in a criminal case. Over time, the fees continued to accumulate, and court documents indicate that the Trump Organization has only made partial payments towards them. A settlement made in the nick of time The New York Times reports that this settlement comes as jury selection for the trial began earlier this week. Opening arguments in the civil lawsuit were scheduled for Monday. The New York Times first reported the potential settlement earlier on Friday. Although the terms of the settlement are yet to be finalised and will remain confidential, they are expected to be made public during a court hearing scheduled for Friday morning. Cohen and Trump: A relationship turned sour As per Reuters, Michael Cohen, who had been a long-serving employee of both the Trump Organization and Donald Trump himself, later became a vocal critic of the former president. He testified that Trump had instructed him to engage in illegal activities. In 2018, Cohen pleaded guilty and was subsequently served three years in federal custody for his involvement in facilitating unlawful hush-money payments to women in support of Trump's 2016 election campaign. He also admitted to lying to Congress about a Trump project in Russia. Even as this lawsuit nears a potential settlement, another case filed by Trump against Cohen remains active. Trump's former lawyer is also expected to be the star witness against the former US President in a Manhattan criminal trial regarding the hush money payments. The case is expected to head to trial in March of next year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Settlement expected in Michael Cohen vs Trump Organization breach of contract lawsuit

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen. He is suing Cohen for allegedly breaching his contract as Trump’s former personal attorney and for spreading false information about him. The lawsuit was filed in a Florida federal court on Wednesday.

Trump's legal team says that the motive behind the suit is to combat an emboldened Cohen and the former president has “no alternative but to seek legal redress”. They say that Cohen, who is once again in the limelight following Trump's indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush-money payment case, has recently ramped up false statements about his former client.

The lawsuit says that Cohen revealed confidential information while talking about his prior-attorney-client relationship with Trump in his public statements, books, podcast series and other media appearances about the Manhattan District Attorney’s grand jury investigation.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

“During one such appearance, for example, Defendant discussed that he testified in front of the Manhattan District Attorney’s grand jury, and suggested that Plaintiff was, by virtue of Defendant’s knowledge of confidential information, criminally exposed,” the lawsuit states.

Meanwhile, Cohen’s attorney says he is confident that the lawsuit will fail. “Mr. Trump is once again using and abusing the judicial system as a form of harassment and intimidation against Michael Cohen,” Lanny Davis said in a statement.

“Mr. Cohen will not be deterred and is confident that the suit will fail based on the facts and the law,” he added.

The lawsuit also alleged that Cohen violated an employee confidentiality agreement he signed with The Trump Organization by talking about Trump in his two books.&nbsp;

It stated that Cohen “chose to capitalise on his confidential relationship with (Trump) to pursue financial gain and repair a reputation shattered by his repeated misrepresentations and deceptive acts, fueled by his animus toward the Plaintiff and his family members."

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Former US President Donald Trump has filed a $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen. He is suing Cohen for allegedly breaching his contract as Trump’s former personal attorney and for spreading false information about him.

Former US President Donald Trump has filed a $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen. He is suing Cohen for allegedly breaching his contract as Trump’s former personal attorney and for spreading false information about him. The lawsuit was filed in a Florida federal court on Wednesday. Trump's legal team says that the motive behind the suit is to combat an emboldened Cohen and the former president has “no alternative but to seek legal redress”. They say that Cohen, who is once again in the limelight following Trump's indictment in the Stormy Daniels hush-money payment case, has recently ramped up false statements about his former client. The lawsuit says that Cohen revealed confidential information while talking about his prior-attorney-client relationship with Trump in his public statements, books, podcast series and other media appearances about the Manhattan District Attorney’s grand jury investigation. “During one such appearance, for example, Defendant discussed that he testified in front of the Manhattan District Attorney’s grand jury, and suggested that Plaintiff was, by virtue of Defendant’s knowledge of confidential information, criminally exposed,” the lawsuit states. Meanwhile, Cohen’s attorney says he is confident that the lawsuit will fail. “Mr. Trump is once again using and abusing the judicial system as a form of harassment and intimidation against Michael Cohen,” Lanny Davis said in a statement. “Mr. Cohen will not be deterred and is confident that the suit will fail based on the facts and the law,” he added. The lawsuit also alleged that Cohen violated an employee confidentiality agreement he signed with The Trump Organization by talking about Trump in his two books. It stated that Cohen “chose to capitalise on his confidential relationship with (Trump) to pursue financial gain and repair a reputation shattered by his repeated misrepresentations and deceptive acts, fueled by his animus toward the Plaintiff and his family members." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Donald Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500 million over 'contract breach'