Michael Cohen to Testify Publicly Before House Oversight Committee
- 5 years ago
Michael Cohen to Testify Publicly Before House Oversight Committee The hearing is currently set for February 27. President Trump's longtime former lawyer will also have a closed session with
the committee. Cohen delayed a previous planned hearing after he claimed Trump threatened members of his family. House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings,
via statement The committee isn't expected to ask Cohen about Russia and the 2016 election. He will be questioned about hush payments made to women who claimed extramarital affairs with
the president. Those payments led Cohen to being sentenced to three years in jail for
financial crimes. He is due to report to prison this May.
the committee. Cohen delayed a previous planned hearing after he claimed Trump threatened members of his family. House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings,
via statement The committee isn't expected to ask Cohen about Russia and the 2016 election. He will be questioned about hush payments made to women who claimed extramarital affairs with
the president. Those payments led Cohen to being sentenced to three years in jail for
financial crimes. He is due to report to prison this May.