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Cohen postpones testimony, citing threats from Trump | TheHill

posted onJanuary 24, 2019
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Article snippet: Michael Cohen, the former attorney and "fixer" for MORE, is postponing his planned congressional testimony next month, citing threats from Trump. “Due to ongoing threats against his family from President Trump and Mr. Giuliani, as recently as this weekend, as well as Mr. Cohen's continued cooperation with ongoing investigations, by advice of counsel, Mr. Cohen’s appearance will be postponed to a later date,” Cohen’s legal adviser Lanny Davis said in a statement. “Mr. Cohen wishes to thank Chairman Cummings for allowing him to appear before the House Oversight Committee and looks forward to testifying at the appropriate time. This is a time where Mr. Cohen had to put his family and their safety first.” Trump reacted to the news later Wednesday, asserting Cohen had been "threatened by the truth." "He doesn't want to tell the truth for me or other of his clients," Trump told reporters in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. There had been high anticipation surrounding Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight and Reform Committee since Chairman MORE (D-Md.) announced it earlier in January. The move represented one of the first power plays by House Democrats as they eased into their investigative roles that came with winning the lower chamber's majority. Cummings declined to answer questions from reporters on Cohen's decision to postpone his testimony early Wednesday afternoon. In a statement, Cummings and House Intelligence Committee Chairman said on Fox News. ... Link to the full article to read more

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