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Michael Cohen thought he could salvage his reputation and win leniency in court by helping prosecutors on the special counsel’s team investigating Russian election interference. But he withheld information about his business and other matters from Manhattan federal prosecutors, drawing a sharp rebuke and a recommendation of limited leniency.
Cohen’s sharp language critical of the president -- saying he hid Donald Trump’s “dirty deeds” -- came as dual investigations continue in Washington and New York into Russian election interference and campaign finance violations. Although there were no new revelations, even Cohen’s lawyer said the inquiries could continue for years.
