Trump’s Lawyer Just Got Subpoenaed In Russia Investigation
After refusing to cooperate with a congressional request for documents and communications records with Russia, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer has been officially subpoenaed by Congress.
The story was first reported by MSNBC’s Peter Alexander which came at the same time Ken Dilanian tweeted out the news.
House intelligence committee has issued a subpoena to Trump lawyer Michael Cohen, Congressional aide tells NBC News
— Ken Dilanian (@KenDilanianNBC) May 30, 2017
The decision to issue a formal subpoena came after Trump’s person lawyer Michael Cohen announced that he was refusing to cooperate with the Congressional investigation.
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Cohen had become a focus of the Congressional investigation into the Trump-Russia scandal.
And just days after Donald Trump’s son-in-law was publically revealed as a prime target in the FBI’s Russia investigation, a new report confirms that another close and personal Trump confidant has gained the attention of investigators.
According to a new ABC News report, was first to report that Trump’s personal lawyer has become a central figure in the investigation.
“Cohen confirmed to ABC News that House and Senate investigators have asked him ‘to provide information and testimony’ about any contacts he had with people connected to the Russian government, but he said he has turned down the invitation,” ABC News reports.
Donald Trump’s Personal Attorney Just Got Caught Up In Russia Investigation