Michael Cohen, a longtime personal attorney for President Donald Trump, has hired an attorney of his own to help him deal with the probe into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
As reported by NBC News’ Katy Tur, Cohen has hired attorney Stephen Ryan, of the first McDermott, Will & Emery to serve as his personal counsel in all matters related to the Russia investigation.
Tur also notes that Cohen is due to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on September 5.
Cohen will testify in front of House Intel on Sept 5. House intel source says the delay is due to scheduling and logistics.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
Additionally, Tur has learned that the FBI has contacted former Trump campaign communications director Michael Caputo to interview him. Caputo is working on scheduling an open testimony before the House Intelligence Community some time in July, and Tur’s sources say the FBI wants to interview him before he meets with Congress.
Michael Caputo, brought on to Trump campaign by Manafort, has been contacted by the FBI – source with knowledge.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
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As reported by NBC News’ Katy Tur, Cohen has hired attorney Stephen Ryan, of the first McDermott, Will & Emery to serve as his personal counsel in all matters related to the Russia investigation.
Tur also notes that Cohen is due to testify before the House Intelligence Committee on September 5.
Cohen will testify in front of House Intel on Sept 5. House intel source says the delay is due to scheduling and logistics.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
Additionally, Tur has learned that the FBI has contacted former Trump campaign communications director Michael Caputo to interview him. Caputo is working on scheduling an open testimony before the House Intelligence Community some time in July, and Tur’s sources say the FBI wants to interview him before he meets with Congress.
Michael Caputo, brought on to Trump campaign by Manafort, has been contacted by the FBI – source with knowledge.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
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