ABC News reports:
As attorneys for Michael Cohen rush to meet Judge Kimba Wood’s Friday deadline to complete a privilege review of over 3.7 million documents seized in the April 9 raids of Cohen’s New York properties and law office, a source representing this matter has disclosed to ABC News that the law firm handling the case for Cohen is not expected to represent him going forward.
Cohen, now with no legal representation, is likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors in New York, sources said. This development, which is believed to be imminent, will likely hit the White House, family members, staffers and counsels hard. After the federal raids on Cohen’s properties, President Trump lashed out in a tweet, writing, “Attorney-client privilege is dead!”
So after Mr. Ryan makes false accusations against me in fed court, he now abandons Mr. Cohen, withdraws, tucks his tail between his legs, & goes home? Just like David Schwartz before him!! Not a good look and a disaster for Mr. Cohen and Mr. Trump. #Bastahttps://t.co/2L9X7gO26b
— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) June 13, 2018
BREAKING: Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors in New York as his attorneys leave case, sources tell @ABC News. https://t.co/AHPYOLGt1Q pic.twitter.com/R0DjCZf2Tn
— ABC News (@ABC) June 13, 2018
#BREAKING: Longtime Trump lawyer-fixer Michael Cohen is reportedly about to flip and cooperate with federal prosecutors (!!!!)https://t.co/lepICZS0TA
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) June 13, 2018
NY Daily News: Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen expects to be arrested soon.
ABC News: Michael Cohen likely to cooperate with federal prosecutors. https://t.co/lbyvcMg4wF
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 13, 2018