Michael Cohen disputes report released by Stormy Daniels attorney
"Mr. Avenatti has made numerous incorrect statements to the public in an apparent attempt to prejudice and discredit Mr. Cohen on this matter"
Michael Avenatti
Bombshell claims against Trump attorney
New documents from attorney Michael Avenatti, who represents adult film star Stormy Daniels, claim to show President Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, received payments from a Russian oligarch with Kremlin ties through a shell company. Jeff Pegues reports.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer claims Trump lawyer got $500K from oligarch
Michael Avenatti says Michael Cohen got the payments from investment firm controlled by Viktor Vekselberg
Avenatti's new accusation
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels' attorney, alleges that President Trump's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, took money after the election from a Russian oligarch with close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. CBS News has not independently confirmed the allegations and is monitoring the story.
Porn star's lawyer says Trump legal team "can't keep their lies straight"
Michael Avenatti, attorney for Stormy Daniels, chides the "rope-a-dope defense" being used by President Trump's legal team
Transcript: Michael Avenatti on "Face the Nation"
Stormy Daniels' attorney Michael Avenatti appeared on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, May 6, 2018
Trump no longer denies knowing about Stormy Daniels payment
His version of events related to the payment began changing in a late night television appearance by one of his newest legal advisers, Rudy Giuliani
Stormy Daniels' lawyer "stunned" by Giuliani comments on repayment
Rudy Giuliani says the president reimbursed fixer Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment he made to Daniels as part of a non-disclosure agreement
Avenatti "stunned" by Giuliani comments
President Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, says the president reimbursed attorney Michael Cohen for a $130,000 payment he made to adult film star Stormy Daniels as part of a non-disclosure agreement. Daniels alleges she had sex with Mr. Trump in 2006, which Mr. Trump denies. Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he sees this as a "clear example" that the president has been lying, how the revelations could make their case stronger, and Daniels' reaction to Giuliani's comments.
Reward posted for mystery man accused of threatening Stormy Daniels
Adult film star actress responded for first time to Mr. Trump's claim he didn't know about the payment his lawyer paid her to keep quiet
Stormy Daniels releases sketch
Stormy Daniels and her attorney, Michael Avenatti, appeared on "The View" Tuesday to discuss her case against President Trump and his lawyer, Michael Cohen. She also released a sketch of a man she claims threatened her over Trump in 2011. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN's Reena Ninan to discuss.
Judge rules in Michael Cohen hearing
A federal judge blocked a request Monday from President Trump and his personal attorney Michael Cohen to allow them to review documents seized by federal agents. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Stormy Daniels reveals sketch of man who allegedly threatened her
"I'm done being bullied. I'm done," the adult film actress said Monday
FBI raids Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's office
On Monday, the FBI raided Cohen's office, seizing records including materials related to payments to Stormy Daniels
Trump on Stormy Daniels
President Trump on Thursday made his first public comments about his lawyer Michael Cohen's 2016 payment of $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest development as well as Mr. Trump's immigration rhetoric at Thursday's tax roundtable.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer wants details from Treasury on payout
Stormy Daniels' attorney is asking the Treasury Department for info it may have about her payment form President Trump's lawyer
Judge denies request for Trump deposition
A federal judge has denied a request from Stormy Daniels' lawyers to depose President Trump under oath as a part of the adult film star's lawsuit. CBS News' Paula Reid explains the judge's decision in the case.
Judge denies Stormy Daniels' request to depose Trump
The adult film star alleging an affair with Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit in federal court
Porn star's lawyer on deposition motion, hearing "crickets" from Trump attorney
Michael Avenatti's motion requests permission to depose Trump about his knowledge of an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 days before the 2016 election
Avenatti on seeking Trump deposition
Adult film star Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, filed a motion asking a federal judge for permission to question President Trump and his private attorney, Michael Cohen, about a non-disclosure agreement. Avenatti joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the legal precedence for his motion and why he wants to test the veracity of statements made by Mr. Trump's lawyer.
Stormy Daniels' lawyer seeks to depose Trump
Stormy Daniels, who claims she had a one-time sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006, is now trying to force the president to answer questions under oath. Her attorney, Michael Avenatti, filed a motion overnight asking a federal judge for permission to question the president and his private attorney, Michael Cohen, about a non-disclosure agreement. Paula Reid reports.
Daniels' lawyer seeks to depose Trump
Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, has filed a motion in federal court in L.A. seeking permission to depose President Trump and Trump attorney Michael Cohen on what they know about an agreement to pay the porn star $130,000 to stay quiet about the sexual encounter Daniels says she had with Trump
Stormy Daniels' lawyer seeks to depose President Trump, his lawyer
The motion was filed just after midnight PST in a federal court in Los Angeles
Who is Michael Avenatti?
After Stormy Daniels and her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, detailed her alleged affair with President Trump on "60 Minutes," the adult film star is now claiming that Trump attorney Michael Cohen defamed her by insinuating she had lied about her encounter with the president, according to court documents obtained by CBS News.
Stormy Daniels "receives threats on a near-hourly basis," attorney says
Michael Avenatti, who represents woman who alleges affair with Trump, rejects cease-and-desist letter from president's attorney
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Taj Mahal performs "Queen Bee"
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Iraqi man charged with terror plot: officials
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Sources: Iraqi national planned synagogue attacks
Federal prosecutors charged an Iraqi national on Friday with planning several terrorist attacks in the U.S. as retribution for the Iran war. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Iraqi national accused of plotting attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is facing federal charges for allegedly plotting several terror attacks in the U.S., including targeting a Jewish institution in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Jake Rosen report.
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