Cohen doesn't have to report to prison until March 6. Cohen also apologized to the people of the United States, saying, "You deserve to know the truth." The charges against Cohen arose from two separate investigations – one by federal prosecutors in New York, and the other by Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Sentencing memos filed last week showed Cohen also told investigators about more Russia contacts that could fuel the collusion aspect of Mueller’s probe. READ: MICHAEL COHEN SENTENCING MEMO FILED BY PROSECUTORSProsecutors said Cohen orchestrated payments to McDougal and Daniels at Trump's direction.

Source: Fox News December 12, 2018 17:10 UTC