Cohen pleads guilty and says campaign-finance crimes were directed by Trump

Reporting and findings

1. convicted

   Cohen pleaded guilty to eight felonies, including two campaign-finance violations, and admitted making the election-related payments in coordination with and at the direction of the federal candidate identified as Trump. He also admitted tax evasion and a false bank statement. Cohen's admissions established his guilt; Trump was not charged in that federal case and disputed Cohen's credibility.

   • U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York: Michael Cohen pleads guilty to tax, bank, and campaign-finance crimesEight-count plea, $280,000 campaign contributions, direction/coordination admission, tax and bank offenses
   • Associated Press: Michael Cohen completes prison term after home confinementNovember 22, 2021 completion of Cohen's three-year sentence