Civil Litigation,
Government
Apr. 11, 2018
Probe of Trump’s lawyer adds wrinkle to actress’ case
President Donald Trump's lawyer, Michael Cohen, left, with his own attorney, Stephen Ryan, center, and an unidentified man at Capitol Hill in Washington in September. Cohen's offices were raided by FBI agents on Tuesday in connection with a civil suit against the president by an adult film actress.
LOS ANGELES — A criminal probe of President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Michael Cohen, will likely hamstring the president’s defense in a Los Angeles civil case where porn actress Stephanie Clifford is pursuing claims for alleged defamation, attorneys and legal experts said.
“Unless he’s incredibly reckless, Cohen can’t subject himself to statements under oath — whether in a declaration or deposition — on this case or about th...
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