Cohen's old business partner, Friedman, turning states evidence in a plea bargain... press is speculating this is related to Cohen. If it is, this might be a very big deal. Yuuuge, bigly deal.
If true, perhaps:
Friedman rats out Cohen. Cohen either rats out Trump or goes to jail.
The most compelling evidence that Cohen is the target here? Once again, Rudy Guiliani, the village blabbermouth. Check out this quote:
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Hes just not involved in the taxis, said one of his lawyers, Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former mayor of New York. He has as much involvement in it as I do.
Question: Why would Guiliani know anything about Michael Cohen? Why would he possibly know anything about Cohens involvement in taxis?
Answer: He wouldn't. Unless he was briefed on this situation by someone in the know... like his client Donald J. Trump.
Guilianis knowledge of Cohen seems very odd.
More smoke? Check out Friedmans cryptic quote:
Later Tuesday, Mr. Freidman texted a New York Times reporter about the article that had been published about his guilty plea, calling it shameful and comparing it to a tabloid story. Michael is dear dear personal friend and a passive client! Thats it! he wrote. I am humbled and shamed! he said, adding that the guilty plea represented me taking responsibility for my actions.
I had been an officer of the court in excess of 20 years and now I am a felon! he wrote.
I hate that I have been grouped in this runaway train that I am not a part of!
Runaway train? Curious phrase, indeed. Sounds like he's been privy to a lot more information than the public about Cohen. As in, Friedmans negotiations with prosecutors shed light on the fact that the Cohen investigation is blowing up.
Then again, maybe there's nothing here at all. Pure speculation.
Michael Cohens Business Partner Agrees to Cooperate as Part of Plea Deal - The New York Times