He also pleaded guilty to personal financial crimes unrelated to Mr. Trump, including tax evasion.
Three months later, Mr. Cohen was back in federal court to plead guilty once again.
That time, he accepted responsibility for lying to Congress about plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow, saying he did so out of loyalty to Mr. Trump.
His loyalty faded in 2018 as the authorities closed in on Mr. Cohen, and Mr. Trump shunned him.
Mr. Cohen is now the star witness in Mr. Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, which centers on a hush-money deal.
Persons:
Michael D, Cohen’s, Cohen, Donald J, Trump, Mr
Organizations:
Trump, Mr
Locations:
Moscow, Manhattan, Otisville, New York City