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Headline Roundup December 8th, 2018

Analysis of Robert Mueller's Court Filings on Michael Cohen

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Some in the media report that Michael Cohen gave significant help on the Russia probe, while others suggest Cohen was not as cooperative as first reported.

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Michael Cohen assisted Mueller's office with info about contacts between Trump aides and Russia
Michael Cohen assisted Mueller's office with info about contacts between Trump aides and Russia

NBC News Digital

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But federal prosecutors still recommended a stiff prison sentence for Cohen, citing his "extensive" criminal conduct.

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So, It Looks Like Michael Cohen Really Didn't Stab Trump In the Back (But He Could Have)
So, It Looks Like Michael Cohen Really Didn't Stab Trump In the Back (But He Could Have)

Townhall

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Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen could be spending the next few years in jail. The sentencing memo from the Russian investigation headed by Special Counsel Robert Mueller has recommended that Cohen spend the next four years in jail for the eight charges he’s plead guilty to. It also suggests that Cohen was not as cooperative as originally blasted out there by the news media.

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Cohen Gave Significant Help on Russia Probe, Mueller Team Says
Cohen Gave Significant Help on Russia Probe, Mueller Team Says

Wall Street Journal (News)

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Cohen also worked β€˜at the direction of’ Trump in arranging illegal payments, Manhattan prosecutors say in sentencing document.

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