According to anonymous sources cited by NBC’s Katy Tur, President Trump’s personals lawyer, Michael Cohen, has hired his own lawyer as the investigation into Russian collusion with the 2016 Trump campaign ramps up.
In a series of tweets this Friday, Tur summarized the recent developments surrounding the investigation:
Exclusive: Trump personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has hired his own counsel: Stephen Ryan, of McDermott, Will & Emery.- source w knowledge
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
Cohen will testify in front of House Intel on Sept 5. House intel source says the delay is due to scheduling and logistics.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
She added that an official from Trump’s campaign, Michael Caputo, was contacted by the FBI.
Michael Caputo, brought on to Trump campaign by Manafort, has been contacted by the FBI – source with knowledge.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
Caputo has hired Dennis Vacco as counsel. House Intel is trying to schedule him for mid-July. Source says Caputo wants open hearing.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
Source adds FBI wanted to talk to Caputo BEFORE he speaks with House Intel.
— Katy Tur (@KatyTurNBC) June 16, 2017
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