Former US president Donald Trump’s erstwhile lawyer Rudy Giuliani surrendered to authorities at an Atlanta jail on Wednesday (August 23) to face charges alleging he meddled in the state’s presidential polls in 2020.

"This indictment is a travesty," Giuliani told reporters after his jail appearance. "This is an assault on the Constitution."

Giuliani maintains he is innocent and says the only thing he is guilty of is that he put extra effort to advocate for his client.

“I never thought I’d ever get indicted for being a lawyer,” Giuliani said on his radio show last week.

Eight other of Trump's co-defendants in the criminal case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis accusing him and his associates of trying to reverse his 2020 election loss in Georgia also have surrendered, according to county records.

<h2>Cases filed against 19 co-defendants</h2>

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed charges against Donald Trump and 18 others, accusing them of involvement in schemes to manipulate Georgia's election results in 2020.

All 19 co-defendants are anticipated to turn themselves in before the Friday deadline, as specified by Willis in her comprehensive indictment from the previous week, which detailed their attempts to overturn Trump's 2020 election defeat to Joe Biden.

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The former president, who has agreed to post a $200,000 bond, is scheduled to arrive in Georgia for his surrender on Thursday evening (August 24).

<h2>Trump implicated by his employee</h2>

Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump finds himself implicated by one of his employees in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, as per a court document.

Yuscil Taveras, identified as Trump Employee 4 in legal records and an IT director, changed his testimony after changing legal counsel, prosecutors revealed.

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He now alleges that Trump and two associates engaged in "efforts to delete security camera footage," according to the document.

The 77-year-old former president is confronting 40 charges in connection to the case.

Donald Trump, along with his close personal aide Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker Carlos De Oliveira, have all pleaded not guilty in the case.

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Former US president Donald Trump’s erstwhile lawyer Rudy Giuliani surrendered to authorities at an Atlanta jail on Wednesday (August 23) to face charges alleging he meddled in the state’s presidential polls in 2020.

Former US president Donald Trump’s erstwhile lawyer Rudy Giuliani surrendered to authorities at an Atlanta jail on Wednesday (August 23) to face charges alleging he meddled in the state’s presidential polls in 2020. "This indictment is a travesty," Giuliani told reporters after his jail appearance. "This is an assault on the Constitution." Giuliani maintains he is innocent and says the only thing he is guilty of is that he put extra effort to advocate for his client. “I never thought I’d ever get indicted for being a lawyer,” Giuliani said on his radio show last week. Eight other of Trump's co-defendants in the criminal case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis accusing him and his associates of trying to reverse his 2020 election loss in Georgia also have surrendered, according to county records. Cases filed against 19 co-defendants Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has filed charges against Donald Trump and 18 others, accusing them of involvement in schemes to manipulate Georgia's election results in 2020. All 19 co-defendants are anticipated to turn themselves in before the Friday deadline, as specified by Willis in her comprehensive indictment from the previous week, which detailed their attempts to overturn Trump's 2020 election defeat to Joe Biden. Watch: First Trump allies in presidential election subversion case surrender in Georgia × The former president, who has agreed to post a $200,000 bond, is scheduled to arrive in Georgia for his surrender on Thursday evening (August 24). Trump implicated by his employee Meanwhile, former US President Donald Trump finds himself implicated by one of his employees in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, as per a court document. Yuscil Taveras, identified as Trump Employee 4 in legal records and an IT director, changed his testimony after changing legal counsel, prosecutors revealed. Also read: Trump to surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday. Which jail is he likely to go? He now alleges that Trump and two associates engaged in "efforts to delete security camera footage," according to the document. The 77-year-old former president is confronting 40 charges in connection to the case. Donald Trump, along with his close personal aide Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker Carlos De Oliveira, have all pleaded not guilty in the case. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Trump’s former lawyer Rudy Giuliani surrenders before Georgia authorities

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

On the eve of Donald Trump's impeachment trial, his legal team Monday denounced the case as unconstitutional, calling it "absurd" to hold the former president responsible for the deadly riot at the US Capitol.

A speech made by&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;in the hours before the riot "was not an act encouraging an organised movement to overthrow the United States government," his lawyers said.

The nine Democrats who will serve as prosecutors hope to persuade members of the evenly divided 100-seat Senate to convict&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;and bar him from ever again holding public office.&nbsp;Trump, a Republican, ended his four-year term on January&nbsp;20, having lost the November&nbsp;3 election to Biden.

Also see:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/preparations-for-donald-trumps-impeachment-trial-begin-in-us-362250" hreflang="en">Preparations for Donald Trump's impeachment trial begin in US</a>

"The intellectual dishonesty and factual vacuity put forth by the House Managers in their trial memorandum only serve to further punctuate the point that this impeachment proceeding was never about seeking justice,"&nbsp;Trump&nbsp;lawyers wrote in a filing in response to a brief by the House prosecutors.

"Instead, this was only ever a selfish attempt by Democratic leadership in the House to prey upon the feelings of horror and confusion that fell upon all Americans across the entire political spectrum upon seeing the destruction at the Capitol on January 6 by a few hundred people,"&nbsp;Trump's lawyers wrote.

In a preview of their prosecuting arguments, Democrats accused Trump of committing the "most grievous constitutional crime" in the 232-year history of the American presidency by inciting his supporters to storm Congress on January 6.

The House of Representatives impeached Trump for a historic second time last month over his role in the deadly siege, and his trial,&nbsp;the first of a former president, begins Tuesday with the Senate's 100 members sitting as jurors.

The chamber's leaders announced they and the legal teams had reached agreement on the rules of the process, which is expected to launch Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT) with debate and a vote on the constitutionality of the trial itself.

Arguments will be heard from Wednesday, with each side provided 16 hours over two days.

Trump is a deeply damaged political figure but remains a powerful force in the Republican Party.

Charged with "incitement of insurrection," he is likely once again to avoid conviction due to loyal support in the Senate, but his lawyers contended in their final pre-trial filing that the Constitution does not give the chamber jurisdiction to try a former president.

"The Senate should dismiss these charges and acquit the president because this is clearly not what the framers wanted or what the Constitution allows," his attorneys Bruce Castor, David Schoen and Michael T. van der Veen wrote.

"Indulging House Democrats hunger for this political theatre is a danger to our Republic democracy and the rights that we hold dear."

The defence used blunt language in their 78-page brief, saying it was "simply absurd" to argue that Trump conjured up a mob to commit a violent crime and that those who attacked the Capitol did so on their own.

The lawyers rejected as "patently ridiculous" the trial of a former president, a private citizen who cannot be removed "from an office that he no longer holds."

'Leave it to the Senate'&nbsp;

President Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump on January 20, weighed in Monday but declined to address whether Trump should be found guilty or denied the right to hold political office in the future.

"We'll let the Senate work that out," Biden said.

White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki later told reporters that Biden ran against Trump in 2020 "because he felt he was unfit for office."

"But he's going to leave it to the Senate to see this impeachment proceeding through," Psaki added.

Should Trump be convicted, the Senate will then hold a simple-majority vote on barring him from future public office, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed.

The congressional Democrats prosecuting the trial, known as House impeachment managers, provided their final counterarguments Monday, pushing back against Trump's legal contentions.

"The evidence of President Trump's conduct is overwhelming (and) his efforts to escape accountability are unavailing," they said in a five-page brief.

"His incitement of insurrection against the United States government,&nbsp;which disrupted the peaceful transfer of power, is the most grievous constitutional crime ever committed by a president."

&nbsp;Loyal conservatives&nbsp;

The proceedings will take place in the very Senate chamber that was raided by rioters, threatening the lives of lawmakers in an effort to stop the ceremonial certification of Biden's election victory.

The impeachment managers argued in an earlier brief that Trump, who rallied supporters in Washington shortly before the mob assault, was "singularly responsible" for the unrest which left five people dead.

And they said acquitting Trump, who escaped conviction in his first impeachment trial in 2020,&nbsp;could do severe damage to American democracy.

But convicting him would require the vote of more than two-thirds of the senators, meaning 17 Republicans would need to break ranks and join all 50 Democrats,&nbsp;seen as near impossible.

Even though Trump retains a strong base of support, the riot has eroded his popularity, not good for a 74-year-old mulling a fresh presidential run in 2024.

Public support for a Trump conviction is stronger now than during his first impeachment trial, according to a new Ipsos/ABC News poll.

Meanwhile, through the leadership agreement, the trial will proceed until sundown Friday, at which point it will pause for the Sabbath, and then resume on Sunday afternoon. The move accommodates one of Trump's lawyers, who is Jewish.

On the eve of Donald Trump's impeachment trial, his legal team Monday denounced the case as unconstitutional, calling it "absurd" to hold the former president responsible for the deadly riot at the US Capitol.

On the eve of Donald Trump's impeachment trial, his legal team Monday denounced the case as unconstitutional, calling it "absurd" to hold the former president responsible for the deadly riot at the US Capitol. A speech made by Trump in the hours before the riot "was not an act encouraging an organised movement to overthrow the United States government," his lawyers said. The nine Democrats who will serve as prosecutors hope to persuade members of the evenly divided 100-seat Senate to convict Trump and bar him from ever again holding public office. Trump, a Republican, ended his four-year term on January 20, having lost the November 3 election to Biden. Also see: Preparations for Donald Trump's impeachment trial begin in US "The intellectual dishonesty and factual vacuity put forth by the House Managers in their trial memorandum only serve to further punctuate the point that this impeachment proceeding was never about seeking justice," Trump lawyers wrote in a filing in response to a brief by the House prosecutors. "Instead, this was only ever a selfish attempt by Democratic leadership in the House to prey upon the feelings of horror and confusion that fell upon all Americans across the entire political spectrum upon seeing the destruction at the Capitol on January 6 by a few hundred people," Trump's lawyers wrote. In a preview of their prosecuting arguments, Democrats accused Trump of committing the "most grievous constitutional crime" in the 232-year history of the American presidency by inciting his supporters to storm Congress on January 6. The House of Representatives impeached Trump for a historic second time last month over his role in the deadly siege, and his trial, the first of a former president, begins Tuesday with the Senate's 100 members sitting as jurors. The chamber's leaders announced they and the legal teams had reached agreement on the rules of the process, which is expected to launch Tuesday at 1:00 pm (1800 GMT) with debate and a vote on the constitutionality of the trial itself. Arguments will be heard from Wednesday, with each side provided 16 hours over two days. Trump is a deeply damaged political figure but remains a powerful force in the Republican Party. Charged with "incitement of insurrection," he is likely once again to avoid conviction due to loyal support in the Senate, but his lawyers contended in their final pre-trial filing that the Constitution does not give the chamber jurisdiction to try a former president. "The Senate should dismiss these charges and acquit the president because this is clearly not what the framers wanted or what the Constitution allows," his attorneys Bruce Castor, David Schoen and Michael T. van der Veen wrote. "Indulging House Democrats hunger for this political theatre is a danger to our Republic democracy and the rights that we hold dear." The defence used blunt language in their 78-page brief, saying it was "simply absurd" to argue that Trump conjured up a mob to commit a violent crime and that those who attacked the Capitol did so on their own. The lawyers rejected as "patently ridiculous" the trial of a former president, a private citizen who cannot be removed "from an office that he no longer holds." 'Leave it to the Senate' President Joe Biden, who succeeded Trump on January 20, weighed in Monday but declined to address whether Trump should be found guilty or denied the right to hold political office in the future. "We'll let the Senate work that out," Biden said. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki later told reporters that Biden ran against Trump in 2020 "because he felt he was unfit for office." "But he's going to leave it to the Senate to see this impeachment proceeding through," Psaki added. Should Trump be convicted, the Senate will then hold a simple-majority vote on barring him from future public office, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer confirmed. The congressional Democrats prosecuting the trial, known as House impeachment managers, provided their final counterarguments Monday, pushing back against Trump's legal contentions. "The evidence of President Trump's conduct is overwhelming (and) his efforts to escape accountability are unavailing," they said in a five-page brief. "His incitement of insurrection against the United States government, which disrupted the peaceful transfer of power, is the most grievous constitutional crime ever committed by a president." Loyal conservatives The proceedings will take place in the very Senate chamber that was raided by rioters, threatening the lives of lawmakers in an effort to stop the ceremonial certification of Biden's election victory. The impeachment managers argued in an earlier brief that Trump, who rallied supporters in Washington shortly before the mob assault, was "singularly responsible" for the unrest which left five people dead. And they said acquitting Trump, who escaped conviction in his first impeachment trial in 2020, could do severe damage to American democracy. But convicting him would require the vote of more than two-thirds of the senators, meaning 17 Republicans would need to break ranks and join all 50 Democrats, seen as near impossible. Even though Trump retains a strong base of support, the riot has eroded his popularity, not good for a 74-year-old mulling a fresh presidential run in 2024. Public support for a Trump conviction is stronger now than during his first impeachment trial, according to a new Ipsos/ABC News poll. Meanwhile, through the leadership agreement, the trial will proceed until sundown Friday, at which point it will pause for the Sabbath, and then resume on Sunday afternoon. The move accommodates one of Trump's lawyers, who is Jewish.

Former US President Donald Trump's legal team blasts 'absurd' impeachment on eve of trial

President Donald <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-knew-hush-money-payments-were-wrong-ex-lawyer-cohen-184068">Trump's former personal attorney </a>Michael Cohen said on Thursday he had agreed to testify publicly before a congressional panel on February 7, as US House of Representatives Democrats began kicking off numerous <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-was-at-meeting-in-2015-when-hush-payments-were-discussed-source-183942">investigations of Trump</a>, his business interests and his administration.

Cohen said in a statement he had accepted an invitation to testify from Representative Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

"I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired," Cohen said.

Cummings said the committee has no intention of interfering in ongoing criminal probes. He said, "To that end, we are in the process of consulting with Special Counsel Mueller’s office."

Special Counsel Robert Mueller for many months has been investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 US presidential election, possible collusion between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign and potential obstruction of justice.

Russia has denied US intelligence agencies' findings that it meddled in the 2016 campaign, while Trump has denied any collusion with Moscow and called Mueller's probe a "witch hunt." The investigation has clouded Trump's presidency.

Cohen was sentenced in December to three years in prison for his role in making illegal hush-money payments to two women to help Trump in 2016 in violation of campaign laws, and for lying to Congress about a proposed Trump Tower project in Russia.

Cohen once said he would take a bullet for Trump, who called his former close confidante a "Rat" on Twitter in mid-December.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said he hoped to schedule a closed-door hearing with Cohen later to discuss the Russia probe.

"Mr. Cohen has expressed an interest in telling his personal story in open session, and we welcome his testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Reform," Schiff said in a statement.

After Cohen was sentenced, Lanny Davis, an attorney who has been advising him on his media strategy, said Cohen wanted to speak publicly about Trump.

"I look forward to assisting Michael to state publicly all he knows about Mr. Trump - and that includes any appropriate congressional committee interested in the search for truth and the difference between facts and lies," Davis said in a statement at the time.

Cohen, Trump's self-described longtime "fixer," pleaded guilty to the campaign finance charge in August and to making false statements in November.

At a hearing last August in federal court in New York, Cohen testified that Trump had directed him to commit a crime by arranging payments before the 2016 election to two women who said they had engaged in extramarital affairs with Trump.

Adult film star Stormy Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, was paid $130,000 and former Playboy model Karen McDougal was paid $150,000 by Cohen.

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen said on Thursday he had agreed to testify publicly before a congressional panel on February 7, as US House of Representatives Democrats began kicking off numerous investigations of Trump, his business interests and his administration.

President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen said on Thursday he had agreed to testify publicly before a congressional panel on February 7, as US House of Representatives Democrats began kicking off numerous investigations of Trump, his business interests and his administration. Cohen said in a statement he had accepted an invitation to testify from Representative Elijah Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. "I look forward to having the privilege of being afforded a platform with which to give a full and credible account of the events which have transpired," Cohen said. Cummings said the committee has no intention of interfering in ongoing criminal probes. He said, "To that end, we are in the process of consulting with Special Counsel Mueller’s office." Special Counsel Robert Mueller for many months has been investigating Russia's interference in the 2016 US presidential election, possible collusion between the Kremlin and the Trump campaign and potential obstruction of justice. Russia has denied US intelligence agencies' findings that it meddled in the 2016 campaign, while Trump has denied any collusion with Moscow and called Mueller's probe a "witch hunt." The investigation has clouded Trump's presidency. Cohen was sentenced in December to three years in prison for his role in making illegal hush-money payments to two women to help Trump in 2016 in violation of campaign laws, and for lying to Congress about a proposed Trump Tower project in Russia. Cohen once said he would take a bullet for Trump, who called his former close confidante a "Rat" on Twitter in mid-December. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff said he hoped to schedule a closed-door hearing with Cohen later to discuss the Russia probe. "Mr. Cohen has expressed an interest in telling his personal story in open session, and we welcome his testimony before the Committee on Oversight and Reform," Schiff said in a statement. After Cohen was sentenced, Lanny Davis, an attorney who has been advising him on his media strategy, said Cohen wanted to speak publicly about Trump. "I look forward to assisting Michael to state publicly all he knows about Mr. Trump - and that includes any appropriate congressional committee interested in the search for truth and the difference between facts and lies," Davis said in a statement at the time. Cohen, Trump's self-described longtime "fixer," pleaded guilty to the campaign finance charge in August and to making false statements in November. At a hearing last August in federal court in New York, Cohen testified that Trump had directed him to commit a crime by arranging payments before the 2016 election to two women who said they had engaged in extramarital affairs with Trump. Adult film star Stormy Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, was paid $130,000 and former Playboy model Karen McDougal was paid $150,000 by Cohen.

Ex-Trump lawyer Cohen to testify publicly before US Congress

President Donald Trump on Sunday called his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-knew-hush-money-payments-were-wrong-ex-lawyer-cohen-184068">former personal lawyer</a>&nbsp;Michael Cohen - who was sentenced to three years in prison after cooperating with prosecutors in several investigations, including the so-called "Russia probe" - a "rat" on Twitter.

"Remember, Michael Cohen only became a 'Rat' after the FBI did something which was absolutely unthinkable &amp; unheard of until the witch hunt was illegally started," tweeted Trump.

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The term "rat" is traditionally used in organised crime to refer to a "turncoat" or "informer" who has confessed to authorities and given law enforcement authorities inside information about the organisation.

Trump went on to say in the same Twitter post: "They BROKE INTO AN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE! Why didn't they break into the DNC to get the Server, or Crooked's office?"

The initials DNC refers to the Democratic National Committee and "Crooked" is one of Trump's favorite expressions for former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, whom he defeated in the 2016 election and whose use of a private email server to send certain official emails while she was secretary of state - deemed by the FBI to have been reckless but not harmful to national security - he continually mentions.

Cohen, who at one time had publicly said that he would "take a bullet" for Trump, was sentenced this past week to three years in prison for assorted crimes, including violating campaign finance laws in deeds which he testified under oath that the president directed him to undertake.

Cohen was sentenced by a New York court for, among other things, paying hush money to two women who claimed to have had sexual encounters with Trump, but he was also handed prison time for matters linked to the Russia probe, including his involvement in a project to build a "Trump Tower" in Moscow.

The president reacted this past week to the accusations against his former personal lawyer, tweeting "I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law. He was a lawyer and he is supposed to know the law."

Since May 2017, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has been heading an investigation - independent of government - into possible links between members of Trump's election campaign and the Kremlin, which US intelligence agencies accuse of interfering in the 2016 elections, but he has also been examining potential obstruction of justice by Trump himself.

President Donald Trump on Sunday called his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen - who was sentenced to three years in prison after cooperating with prosecutors in several investigations, including the so-called "Russia probe" - a "rat" on Twitter.

President Donald Trump on Sunday called his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen - who was sentenced to three years in prison after cooperating with prosecutors in several investigations, including the so-called "Russia probe" - a "rat" on Twitter. "Remember, Michael Cohen only became a 'Rat' after the FBI did something which was absolutely unthinkable & unheard of until the witch hunt was illegally started," tweeted Trump. Remember, Michael Cohen only became a “Rat” after the FBI did something which was absolutely unthinkable & unheard of until the Witch Hunt was illegally started. They BROKE INTO AN ATTORNEY’S OFFICE! Why didn’t they break into the DNC to get the Server, or Crooked’s office? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2018 × The term "rat" is traditionally used in organised crime to refer to a "turncoat" or "informer" who has confessed to authorities and given law enforcement authorities inside information about the organisation. Trump went on to say in the same Twitter post: "They BROKE INTO AN ATTORNEY'S OFFICE! Why didn't they break into the DNC to get the Server, or Crooked's office?" The initials DNC refers to the Democratic National Committee and "Crooked" is one of Trump's favorite expressions for former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, whom he defeated in the 2016 election and whose use of a private email server to send certain official emails while she was secretary of state - deemed by the FBI to have been reckless but not harmful to national security - he continually mentions. Cohen, who at one time had publicly said that he would "take a bullet" for Trump, was sentenced this past week to three years in prison for assorted crimes, including violating campaign finance laws in deeds which he testified under oath that the president directed him to undertake. Cohen was sentenced by a New York court for, among other things, paying hush money to two women who claimed to have had sexual encounters with Trump, but he was also handed prison time for matters linked to the Russia probe, including his involvement in a project to build a "Trump Tower" in Moscow. The president reacted this past week to the accusations against his former personal lawyer, tweeting "I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law. He was a lawyer and he is supposed to know the law." Since May 2017, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has been heading an investigation - independent of government - into possible links between members of Trump's election campaign and the Kremlin, which US intelligence agencies accuse of interfering in the 2016 elections, but he has also been examining potential obstruction of justice by Trump himself.

President Trump calls ex-attorney Cohen a 'rat'

He was the personal lawyer to Donald Trump and the epitome of loyalty - a man who said he would "take a bullet" for his boss.

But since August, Michael Cohen has been the witness Trump fears most in the Russia investigation, one whose testimony has the power to strike at the heart of Trump's increasingly embattled presidency.

The 52-year-old New Yorker has gone from being one of Trump's most trusted lieutenants over the course of 12 years to telling authorities everything he knows about the former real estate magnate's business affairs.

On Wednesday, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ex-trump-lawyer-says-job-was-to-cover-up-boss-dirty-deeds-sentenced-to-3-years-in-jail-183565">Cohen was sentenced</a> for campaign finance law violations and tax and bank fraud offenses.

Until now, this attorney and businessman who met Trump through real estate dealings was as close to Trump as you can get.

Cohen admired Trump the brash tycoon and twice read his book "The Art of the Deal." He was fiercely faithful to Trump as the latter moved toward a life in politics and he is said to have fancied, in vain, the job of White House chief counsel - the President's official lawyer.

Named vice president of the Trump family business, The Trump Organisation, Cohen was the fixer assigned the most delicate tasks the president needed done.

These included making nasty threats to journalists who asked too many questions about the shady dealings of a man whose empire was built on pillars of loud, cocky and grandiose self-promotion.

Nickname, the pitbull

"If somebody does something Mr Trump doesn't like, I do everything in my power to resolve it to Mr Trump's benefit," Cohen told ABC News in 2011. "If you do something wrong, I'm going to come at you, grab you by the neck, and I'm not going to let you go until I'm finished."

This devotion would earn Cohen - the son of a nurse and a Polish-born doctor who survived the Holocaust - the nickname of <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-cohen-liar-after-his-sentencing-report-183616">Trump's pitbull</a>. And ultimately it has also dragged him into life-altering legal woes.

US media say Cohen's first taste of lawyering prepared him for shady dealings.

After graduating from law school at Western Michigan University, he specialised in helping people who were hurt in accidents - an ambulance chaser in slang.

For instance, he once defended a woman accused of trying to defraud an insurance company by seeking damages from a fictitious road accident.

Along with his Ukrainian-born wife, Cohen later made a boatload investing in New York taxi licenses, in a pre-Uber era when their value was high and always climbing.

As Trump's fixer, Cohen arranged for Trump to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playmate Karen McDougal, both of whom claimed to have had sex with Trump, right before the 2016 election.

Damaging admissions

But it was an FBI raid on his office in April of this year that paved the way for Cohen to start cooperating with authorities investigation whether Trump colluded with Russia.

Four months later, Cohen acknowledged paying a total of $280,000 to those two women in exchange for their silence. He confessed to violating campaign finance laws that bar individual contributions of more than $2,700 to a politician's campaign.

For the first time, and very importantly, he said he had acted at the president's request in an effort to keep those women from harming Trump's chances of winning the election by triggering a scandal on the eve of the vote.

Cohen thus became a key witness in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to sway the vote in his favor and whether the president has tried to obstruct justice by blocking the probe into his relationship with the Russians.

Last month Cohen acknowledged that he lied to Congress about his contacts with Russia about building a Trump Tower in Moscow.

Cohen said these contacts went on until June 2016, far longer than he had previously told lawmakers.

Cohen also said he had been approached in late 2015 by a Russian proposing "political" cooperation with team Trump -- an admission that fueled suspicions of collusion.

Cohen's admissions have people talking about possible impeachment of Trump or criminal charges against him if he does not win re-election in 2020. It is generally thought that a sitting US president cannot be indicted.

Cohen's defenders depict him as a fall guy, but for now he is the only one who is about to go to prison.

New York prosecutors want to see Cohen sentenced to what they call a substantial term of four to five years in prison.

Cohen is hoping that his cooperation with authorities investigating Trump will land him a more lenient punishment.

Cohen's goal now is to get his widely expected prison time over and done with and "begin his life virtually anew, including developing new means to support his family," as his lawyer puts it.

He was the personal lawyer to Donald Trump and the epitome of loyalty - a man who said he would "take a bullet" for his boss. But since August, Michael Cohen has been the witness Trump fears most in the Russia investigation, one whose testimony has the power to strike at the heart of Trump's increasingly embattled presidency.

He was the personal lawyer to Donald Trump and the epitome of loyalty - a man who said he would "take a bullet" for his boss. But since August, Michael Cohen has been the witness Trump fears most in the Russia investigation, one whose testimony has the power to strike at the heart of Trump's increasingly embattled presidency. The 52-year-old New Yorker has gone from being one of Trump's most trusted lieutenants over the course of 12 years to telling authorities everything he knows about the former real estate magnate's business affairs. On Wednesday, Cohen was sentenced for campaign finance law violations and tax and bank fraud offenses. Until now, this attorney and businessman who met Trump through real estate dealings was as close to Trump as you can get. Cohen admired Trump the brash tycoon and twice read his book "The Art of the Deal." He was fiercely faithful to Trump as the latter moved toward a life in politics and he is said to have fancied, in vain, the job of White House chief counsel - the President's official lawyer. Named vice president of the Trump family business, The Trump Organisation, Cohen was the fixer assigned the most delicate tasks the president needed done. These included making nasty threats to journalists who asked too many questions about the shady dealings of a man whose empire was built on pillars of loud, cocky and grandiose self-promotion. Nickname, the pitbull "If somebody does something Mr Trump doesn't like, I do everything in my power to resolve it to Mr Trump's benefit," Cohen told ABC News in 2011. "If you do something wrong, I'm going to come at you, grab you by the neck, and I'm not going to let you go until I'm finished." This devotion would earn Cohen - the son of a nurse and a Polish-born doctor who survived the Holocaust - the nickname of Trump's pitbull. And ultimately it has also dragged him into life-altering legal woes. US media say Cohen's first taste of lawyering prepared him for shady dealings. After graduating from law school at Western Michigan University, he specialised in helping people who were hurt in accidents - an ambulance chaser in slang. For instance, he once defended a woman accused of trying to defraud an insurance company by seeking damages from a fictitious road accident. Along with his Ukrainian-born wife, Cohen later made a boatload investing in New York taxi licenses, in a pre-Uber era when their value was high and always climbing. As Trump's fixer, Cohen arranged for Trump to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels and former Playmate Karen McDougal, both of whom claimed to have had sex with Trump, right before the 2016 election. Damaging admissions But it was an FBI raid on his office in April of this year that paved the way for Cohen to start cooperating with authorities investigation whether Trump colluded with Russia. Four months later, Cohen acknowledged paying a total of $280,000 to those two women in exchange for their silence. He confessed to violating campaign finance laws that bar individual contributions of more than $2,700 to a politician's campaign. For the first time, and very importantly, he said he had acted at the president's request in an effort to keep those women from harming Trump's chances of winning the election by triggering a scandal on the eve of the vote. Cohen thus became a key witness in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to sway the vote in his favor and whether the president has tried to obstruct justice by blocking the probe into his relationship with the Russians. Last month Cohen acknowledged that he lied to Congress about his contacts with Russia about building a Trump Tower in Moscow. Cohen said these contacts went on until June 2016, far longer than he had previously told lawmakers. Cohen also said he had been approached in late 2015 by a Russian proposing "political" cooperation with team Trump -- an admission that fueled suspicions of collusion. Cohen's admissions have people talking about possible impeachment of Trump or criminal charges against him if he does not win re-election in 2020. It is generally thought that a sitting US president cannot be indicted. Cohen's defenders depict him as a fall guy, but for now he is the only one who is about to go to prison. New York prosecutors want to see Cohen sentenced to what they call a substantial term of four to five years in prison. Cohen is hoping that his cooperation with authorities investigating Trump will land him a more lenient punishment. Cohen's goal now is to get his widely expected prison time over and done with and "begin his life virtually anew, including developing new means to support his family," as his lawyer puts it.

Michael Cohen, Trump's loyal fixer turned tell-all accuser

US President Donald Trump has privately admitted to his aides that Michael Cohen was a "liar", hours after the former lawyer of US President was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/ex-trump-lawyer-says-job-was-to-cover-up-boss-dirty-deeds-sentenced-to-3-years-in-jail-183565">sentenced to three years of prison</a> over federal crimes.

While Trump did not respond to a barrage of questions asked by reporters over the sentencing at a public event, he privately told his administration officials that Cohen was a "liar", CNN reported.

During the hearing at a New York court, Cohen, although, admitted to the crimes he committed, he continued his tirade against Trump, saying he was living in a "personal and mental" prison since he started working for him and acknowledged that he was doing his duty to cover up the "dirty deeds" of the US President.

"Recently the President tweeted a statement calling me weak and it was correct but for a much different reason than he was implying. It was because time and time again I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds," Cohen said.

"This may seem hard to believe, but today is one of the most meaningful days of my life. I have been living in a personal and mental incarceration ever since the day that I accepted the offer to work for a real estate mogul whose business acumen that I deeply admired," Cohen added.

Former Attorney admitted to lying to Congress, violating campaign finance laws and tax evasion. He was ordered to pay US $1.39 million in restitution, forfeit US $500,000 and cough up an additional US $50,000 fine by the US District Judge William Pauley.

The judge also ordered Cohen to surrender himself to the authorities by March 6 next year.

US President Donald Trump has privately admitted to his aides that Michael Cohen was a "liar", hours after the former lawyer of US President was sentenced to three years of prison over federal crimes.

US President Donald Trump has privately admitted to his aides that Michael Cohen was a "liar", hours after the former lawyer of US President was sentenced to three years of prison over federal crimes. While Trump did not respond to a barrage of questions asked by reporters over the sentencing at a public event, he privately told his administration officials that Cohen was a "liar", CNN reported. During the hearing at a New York court, Cohen, although, admitted to the crimes he committed, he continued his tirade against Trump, saying he was living in a "personal and mental" prison since he started working for him and acknowledged that he was doing his duty to cover up the "dirty deeds" of the US President. "Recently the President tweeted a statement calling me weak and it was correct but for a much different reason than he was implying. It was because time and time again I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds," Cohen said. "This may seem hard to believe, but today is one of the most meaningful days of my life. I have been living in a personal and mental incarceration ever since the day that I accepted the offer to work for a real estate mogul whose business acumen that I deeply admired," Cohen added. Former Attorney admitted to lying to Congress, violating campaign finance laws and tax evasion. He was ordered to pay US $1.39 million in restitution, forfeit US $500,000 and cough up an additional US $50,000 fine by the US District Judge William Pauley. The judge also ordered Cohen to surrender himself to the authorities by March 6 next year.

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