Trump lawyer-turned-critic Michael Cohen to apply for "anti-weaponization fund"
Summary
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump who later criticized him and served prison time, plans to apply for money from a new Justice Department fund that compensates people claiming the legal system was used against them unfairly. The fund was created as part of a settlement between President Trump and the Justice Department over a lawsuit about leaked tax returns.Key Facts
- Michael Cohen was once President Trump’s trusted lawyer and personal "fixer" before becoming a critic.
- Cohen served prison time for campaign finance violations and lying to Congress connected to President Trump.
- He said he will apply for the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization fund" set up to help people harmed by politically motivated law enforcement.
- The fund is part of a deal to settle President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- Cohen claims he suffered loss of his law license, businesses, finances, and family happiness due to what he calls politically motivated actions.
- Cohen has said his loyalty to President Trump led to his legal problems.
- The Justice Department stated that anyone can apply for the fund and a panel will decide who gets money.
- Some Trump allies, like former adviser Michael Caputo, have also shown interest in applying for the fund.
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