Michael Cohen and the Donald Trump Foundation are now being investigated by the New York State Attorney General in addition to their problems with the Mueller people and the US Attorney for the Southern District….(And possibly the Manhattan DA’s office)
The charges would be civil….But could result in criminal charges also ….
And could cost both a LOT of money….
Investigators in New York have subpoenaed President Donald Trump‘s former personal lawyer Michael Cohen as part of a probe of the Trump Foundation.
“A subpoena has been issued to Michael Cohen for relevant information in light of the public disclosures made yesterday,” James Gazzale, a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, told CNBC on Wednesday.
A source familiar with the investigation told CNBC that anything the Tax Department uncovers through its investigation will be referred to the New York State Attorney General’s Office for prosecution.
Cohen pleaded guilty on Tuesday to eight criminal charges, including tax fraud and campaign finance crimes, in New York federal court.
He said that during the 2016 presidential campaign he had unlawfully facilitated payments to two women who have said they had sex with the president. Trump and his lawyers have denied wrongdoing.
Gazzale said his department will work with the Attorney General’s office, as well as the Manhattan District Attorney….