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Report by Paula Reid and Jeff Pegues
CBS News confirmed that former Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen has been working with Special Advisor Robert Mueller in recent weeks. News of Cohen's recent cooperation with the special advocate's investigation was first reported by ABC News.
The investigators questioned Mr. Cohen about any interaction between Mr. Trump and Russia, in his trade relations or during his presidential campaign. They also asked if Mr. Trump had already offered to pardon Cohen, which could constitute evidence of obstruction of justice. Cohen pleaded guilty to eight counts, including violations of campaign financing, in August. Mueller's team had referred the investigation to federal prosecutors in New York earlier this year.
Although we have not promised Cohen the clemency of his next judgment, which will take place in December, his cooperation with the Mueller investigators team could help reduce his sentence .
With the guilty plea from former Trump campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, to conspiracy charges earlier this month, Cohen's cooperation is a blow to the special advocate's investigation. Manafort was also guilty on several counts of tax evasion and bank fraud in August. Mueller now receives information from former prominent members of Mr. Trump's circle.
Cohen told CBS News "Jeff Pegues" that he was "hooked" in a text earlier this week.
Mr. Trump has denounced Cohen in recent months, accusing him of "turning the page" after pleading guilty in August.
"If someone is looking for a good lawyer, I strongly suggest you not to hire Michael Cohen!" Mr Trump tweeted in August.
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