who was president trump's former attorney!

by Jermaine Jerde Jr. 3 min read

Michael Dean Cohen (born August 25, 1966) is an American disbarred lawyer and convicted felon who served as an attorney for U.S. president Donald Trump from 2006 to 2018. Cohen was a vice-president of the Trump Organization, and the personal counsel to Trump, and was often described by media as Trump's "fixer".

What did the ACLU claim about Michael Cohen?

The suit, brought by Cohen's attorneys and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), claimed that Cohen's re-jailing over the order violated his constitutional right to free speech. According to court filings, Cohen's book would provide "graphic and unflattering details about the President's behaviour behind closed doors", ...

Why was Michael Cohen released from jail?

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from prison after 'retaliation' ruling. US President Donald Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen has been released from prison after a judge ruled he was sent back to jail in retaliation for writing a tell-all book. The judge ordering his release said the government was retaliating when it sent Cohen back ...

How long was Michael Cohen in jail?

Cohen was serving a three-year sentence for charges including Trump campaign finance violations.

Early life

Cipollone's father was an Italian immigrant and factory worker; his mother was a homemaker. He spent most of his childhood in the Bronx. The family moved to Northern Kentucky, where he graduated from Covington Catholic High School in 1984.

Career

He was a law clerk for Judge Danny Boggs of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit from 1991–1992, and served as an assistant to Attorney General William P. Barr from 1992–1993.

Personal life

Cipollone is a Roman Catholic, a founding member of the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast and a board member of the Catholic Information Center. Conservative commentator Laura Ingraham credited Cipollone with helping her convert to Catholicism in 2002. He has ten children. One of Cipollone’s daughters worked as a booker for The Ingraham Angle.

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