Semyon “Sam” Shtayner, a longtime business associate of Michael Cohen’s father-in-law, created Nevada-based Cannaboss LLC the day before the 2016 election. News of Shtayner’s ties to the medical marijuana industry comes as the Trump administration finds itself somewhat split on marijuana policy. The business relationship among Cohen, Shusterman and Shtayner stretches back years. Four of the loans were made to Shtayner’s wife, Yasya, and four others were directed to two Chicago taxi companies she manages, according to corporate documents. Cohen has been involved in the New York City yellow cab industry since the 1990s.

Source: National Post April 27, 2018 04:41 UTC