why was trump's lawyer raided

Did FBI raid Trump lawyer but not Clinton lawyer’s office?

Federal authorities have raided the office of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer who paid hush money to adult actress Stormy …

Why did the FBI raid Michael Cohen’s office?

Apr 09, 2018 · Federal authorities have raided the office of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s longtime personal lawyer who paid hush money …

Was Bill Clinton’s lawyer involved in the Jones lawsuit?

Apr 28, 2021 · The FBI has carried out searches at the home and office of Rudy Giuliani, who was Donald Trump's personal lawyer. The raid is part of a probe into Mr Giuliani's dealings with Ukraine. His lawyer ...

What do we know about the raid?

Searches took place on Wednesday at the former New York City mayor's Upper East Side apartment, as well as his Park Avenue office.

What's the background?

Mr Giuliani played a central role in the effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate Mr Biden and his son Hunter, who served on the board of a Ukrainian energy firm. He was also instrumental in the ousting of the former US ambassador to Ukraine, witnesses at Mr Trump's impeachment trial testified.

Why did Sidney Powell create a legal defense fund?

Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell says she created a legal defense fund to protect the integrity of U.S. elections. A company suing Powell over her baseless claims of a rigged presidential election says the true beneficiary of her social welfare organization is Powell herself. Dominion Voting Systems claims Powell raided Defending ...

Who is Logan Strain?

Logan Strain, a conspiracy theory researcher who co-hosts the “QAnon Anonymous” podcast, said Powell has appeared on QAnon promoters' YouTube channels and is viewed as a “hero of the republic” among QAnon followers. It wouldn't surprise Strain if Powell is trying to harness the movement as a fundraising source.

Who is the governor of Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, asked a federal court to order Powell and other lawyers who challenged Wisconsin’s election results to cover $106,000 in state legal fees. Powell called it a frivolous request. A judge hasn't resolved the dispute yet.

Do social welfare organizations have to disclose donors?

Unlike political committees, tax-exempt social welfare groups don’t have to disclose donors. Forms notifying the IRS of a group's intent to operate as a 501 (c) (4) aren't public records, according to an IRS spokesman.

Is a 501c4 a nonprofit?

A nonprofit organized under Section 501 (c) (4) of the tax code, as Defending the Republic claims to be, can engage in some political activities provided that's not its primary activity. Unlike political committees, tax-exempt social welfare groups don’t have to disclose donors.

What was the FBI raid on Michael Cohen?

FBI raids Michael Cohen's office and home. President Trump called the FBI's raid a "witch hunt ," as reports said it was launched after a referral from special counsel Robert Mueller. ABC News' Arlette Saenz reports. FBI agents raided the New York home and offices of President Donald Trump ’s longtime personal attorney Michael Cohen on Monday ...

Did Trump know about Stormy Daniels?

Trump says he didn't know about Stormy Daniels payment. Ryan objected to the raid, which he said could intrude on privileged communications between Cohen and his legal clients. “The decision by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York to conduct their investigation using search warrants is completely inappropriate and unnecessary,” Ryan said. ...

What was Cohen asked about?

During that questioning, sources have told ABC News, Cohen was asked about a proposal pitched to the Trump Organization during the 2016 campaign to pursue development of a Moscow tower bearing Trump’s name.

A meme presents a false equivalency between presidential payoffs to women made in completely different cases 20 years apart

A double standard was at play in the FBI's raid of the office of Donald Trump's lawyer but not Bill Clinton's.

The Clinton-Jones Case

On 6 May 1994, Jones, a former Arkansas state employee, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Clinton just days before the statute of limitations would have expired.

The Trump-Daniels Case

Porn actress Daniels (the stage name of Stephanie Clifford) said she first met Trump at a celebrity golf tournament in Nevada in July 2006. The two engaged in sex in Trump’s hotel room, she claimed, and continued an “intimate relationship” into the following year.

Conclusion

All in all, events proved the FBI had good reason to raid Cohen’s office, as they gathered evidence of multiple federal crimes (beyond just campaign finance violations) to which Cohen pleaded guilty.