MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos has denounced former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen as "an opportunistic thief" following Cohen's admission to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from his ex-boss during the 2016 election.
MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos has unleashed a scathing attack on Michael Cohen, the former lawyer to President Donald Trump, after Cohen admitted to stealing a substantial sum of money from his previous employer.
In a fiery appearance on MSNBC on Monday, Cevallos called Cohen "an opportunistic thief" in light of his testimony that he had skimmed funds from payments made to a tech company that provided services to the Trump Organization.
Cevallos's condemnation comes as Cohen faces prosecution in New York's ongoing criminal case against Trump, who is accused of falsifying business records to conceal payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election.
During the trial, Cohen testified that he had overstated the amount he paid to the tech company and had pocketed the difference. The skimmed money formed part of a $420,000 reimbursement to Cohen, which also included his $130,000 payment to Daniels.
Cevallos contrasted Cohen's admission of theft with the prosecution's portrayal of him as a hapless character influenced by his unwavering loyalty to Trump. He argued that Cohen's willingness to accept cash payments raised concerns about his integrity.
"The idea that he would just grab a wad of cash and stick it in his pocket, I think has moved Michael Cohen from this figure where he's part Tom Hagen from 'The Godfather,' but really more like Fredo Corleone, to now this guy is just a thief," Cevallos said. "And I bet that comes up in closing a lot, the fact that he just admitted that he would willingly steal from his own client."
Cohen's testimony has raised questions about his credibility and the extent of his involvement in Trump's alleged financial misdeeds. The prosecution is expected to emphasize the theft admission as evidence of Cohen's willingness to break the law and deceive his clients.
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In conclusion, Michael Cohen's admission of theft has drawn harsh criticism from legal analysts, raising questions about his credibility and the extent of his involvement in alleged financial misdeeds by former President Donald Trump. The ongoing trial and related developments will continue to shed light on the intricate relationships and potential wrongdoing within Trump's inner circle.
