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NYS Subpoenas Michael Cohen in Trump Foundation Probe


Investigators in New York State have issued a Subpoena to Michael Cohen as part of their Probe into the Trump Foundation, an Official with Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Administration confirmed.

The Subpoena was issued after Cohen's Attorney said his Client has Information of Interest to both State and Federal Prosecutors. Trump's longtime Lawyer and self-described "Fixer," Cohen could potentially be a significant Source of Information for State Investigators looking into whether Trump or his Charity broke Sstate Law or Lied about their Tax Liability.

"We can confirm that a subpoena has been issued to Michael Cohen for relevant information in light of the public disclosures made yesterday," said James Gazzale, a Spokesman for the State's Tax Department.

If evidence of alleged Crimes is found, the matter could be referred to State Attorney General Barbara Underwood, who could pursue Criminal Charges and seek the Release of Trump's Tax Returns. Anyone Charged with a State Crime in relation to the Investigation could not be Cleared by a Presidential Pardon.

Cohen pleaded Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Campaign Finance Violations and other Charges, saying He and Trump arranged the Payment of hush Money to Porn Star, Stormy Daniels, and a former Playboy Model to Influence the 2016 Election. "I do believe that he has information about Mr. Trump that would be of interest both in Washington as well as New York state," Cohen's Attorney, Lanny Davis, said.

The state's Investigation follows Underwood's Lawsuit alleging Trump Illegally tapped his Trump Foundation to settle Legal Disputes, help His Campaign for President, and payed for Personal and Business Expenses, using Donations to the Foundation.

The Attorney General's office is seeking $2.8 Million in Restitution and other Unspecified Penalties in its Civil Suit. It said that it had Referred its Findings to the, IRS and the Federal Election Commission, for possible further Action.









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