It is reported by CNN with reference to the representative of Cohen Roger Adler.

The prisoner asked to mitigate the punishment due to the fact that he collaborated with the investigation, and put him under house arrest, if it is possible.

In March, American leader Donald Trump said that testimony from his former lawyer Michael Cohen at congressional hearings once again confirmed the absence of any collusion with Russia.

In December 2018, Cohen was sentenced to three years in prison. He pleaded guilty to bank fraud, as well as a violation of election law.