Tag Archives: Michael Cohen

Mysteries of Life: How many lawyers will be going down for Trump?

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Naomi

Earlier today I read that Trump’s lawyer, Todd Blanche, was reprimanded harshly by Justice Merchan for making an “outrageous” statement during Blanche’s summation. As the Times wrote, “Merchan is clearly furious, and reminds Blanche, and not for the first time, … Continue reading →

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Lord of Misrule meets lord of law

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Naomi

A few months ago I ran into my neighbor Jeff, whereupon one of those important hallway conversations ensued. Jeff is a lawyer. An old friend of Michael Cohen, he has been representing Cohen in his court appearances and, thus, had … Continue reading →

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Club Fed, here they (allegedly) come!

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: Thirty-four people charged with crimes related to the January 6 assault on the Capitol who are being held in a Washington jail submitted a request to be transferred to Guantánamo Bay, complaining of “hellacious conditions” that … Continue reading →

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