Michael Cohen Exposes Coercive Tactics by NY Attorney General and Manhattan DA in Trump Cases
Former legal fixer Michael Cohen recently accused New York Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of pressuring him to testify against his ex-client, Donald Trump, in connection with civil fraud and "hush money" cases against the current president. Cohen expressed feeling compelled and coerced to provide the information sought by James and Bragg, emphasizing their shared approach in handling the legal matters.
In a post on Substack, Cohen disclosed his experience participating in the legal proceedings as Trump attempts to appeal Bragg's conviction in federal court and challenge the $454 million civil fraud judgment against him. Cohen claimed that he was pressured to provide testimony that would support the government's case against Trump, highlighting the tactics used by prosecutors to secure convictions.
Throughout his involvement in the trials, Cohen felt that prosecutors were solely interested in obtaining testimony that would incriminate Trump. He described being asked leading questions and feeling pressured to provide information that aligned with the prosecution's narrative. Cohen also alleged that the New York Attorney General's team explicitly sought testimony that would target Trump in their case.
Cohen's decision to speak out now stems from his belief that justice should be credible and not driven by political motives. He emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust in the legal system and criticized the rush to secure convictions at the expense of fair and impartial proceedings. Cohen's firsthand experience with the legal process led him to raise concerns about the integrity of prosecutions when political agendas overshadow the pursuit of justice.