Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, leaves his apartment building, in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018. Michael Cohen sat down by himself at the defense table Tuesday before he was joined by his lawyer, Guy Petrillo. ___2:45 p.m.Two people familiar with the financial fraud investigation of Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, say he has reached a plea agreement. ___1:35 p.m.Two people familiar with the financial fraud investigation of Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, say his lawyers are in negotiations with prosecutors that could result in a plea deal, possibly within hours. Cohen was Trump’s longtime personal lawyer until weeks ago.

Source: Washington Post August 21, 2018 18:52 UTC