Michael Cohen cases: Prosecutors want ‘substantial’ prison time, Mueller details Russia contacts

Published December 7, 2018 10:18pm ET



Federal prosecutors in New York said Friday they want to send former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to prison for a “substantial term” for the campaign finance violations he pleaded guilty to in August.

As a result, Cohen could be facing nearly four years in prison, and the memo noted one recommendation to have him serve 42 months.

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