At the same time, Ms. Jones will begin a simultaneous review, setting aside records that she herself concludes may be privileged. While highly technical, the findings about which records are privileged could shape the contours of the government’s investigation into Mr. Cohen. Judge Wood made it clear that Ms. Jones was well positioned to serve as an arbiter. Ms. Jones was also once a senior aide to Robert M. Morgenthau, the former Manhattan district attorney. In the past week or so, Mr. Cohen has been shedding legal exposure in separate but related court cases.

Source: New York Times April 26, 2018 18:37 UTC