Michael Cohen, Citing Threats, Indefinitely Postpones Testimony

WASHINGTON, DC — Michael Cohen, the former personal attorney and fixer for President Donald Trump, has indefinitely postponed his planned congressional testimony, according to The New York Times. The decision was made due to ongoing threats against Cohen and his family, Cohen's lawyer Lanny Davis told the Times in a statement. He specifically cited Trump's verbal attacks.

“By advice of counsel, Mr. Cohen’s appearance will be postponed to a later date,” said Davis. “Mr. Cohen wishes to thank Chairman Cummings for allowing him to appear before the House Oversight Committee and looks forward to testifying at the appropriate time.”

He added: “This is a time where Mr. Cohen had to put his family and their safety first.”

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The planned remarks were to come a little more than a month after Democrats gained a majority in the House. The hearing was likely going to reveal details about major happenings involving Trump’s personal life and business dealings, according to The Associated Press. Among them: hush-money payments to women and a plan to build a Trump Tower in Moscow.

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