Live Blog: Michael Cohen sentencing...

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1. That's that guy who used to get Trump's coffee right?

Man all his coffee guys get in trouble

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2. No, that was Papadopoulos...

This was the guy who did him a favor a long time ago...

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3. Participants in the Courtroom...

Patricia Hurtado Legal Reporter
Michael Avenatti is seated in the back row of the courtroom next to SDNY spokesman Nicholas Biase.

Judge William H. Pauley III is taking the stand.

Cohen has entered the courtroom -- accompanied by his wife (Laura), daughter (Samantha) and son (Jake). He was embraced and kissed by several supporters.

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4. Judge agrees with Govt on Sentencing Guidelines...

Bob Van Voris Legal Reporter
Judge Pauley opened noting there was a difference of opinion on the sentencing guidelines. He said he agrees with the government.

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5. Cohen's Attorney speaking

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter
Cohen's attorney, Guy Petrillo, is speaking on behalf of his client.

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6. Cohen looking at up to 63 months

Bob Van Voris Legal Reporter

The guideline is 51 months to 63 months, according to the NY prosecutors, the judge said. It's important to note that guidelines aren't binding and the judge could give a lesser sentence

The guideline on lying to Congress, the charge from Mueller's team, is 0 to 6 months.

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7. Cohen's Lawyer claims cooperation

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

“Mr. Cohen’s cooperation promotes respect for law and the courage of the individual to stand up to power and influence,” Petrillo says.

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8. If he gets little to no time, he must have given up tons

Anyone heard anything from Trump Org CFO lately? Wasn’t he given immunity?

And the guy from the Enquirer?

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34. Speaking of Enquirer and Pecker!!

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9. Cohen having a hard time staying composed...

Patricia Hurtado Legal Reporter

Cohen appears to be getting tearful and his face is reddening as his lawyer describes the attacks he's faced from Trump and Trump's supporters.

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10. Cohen's Lawyer wrapping up...

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

“We respectfully submit that the case calls for a full consideration of mercy,” Petrillo says.

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11. The FBI thinks he's holding back relevant info

I think this sentencing is a way to apply more pressure on him to fully cooperate.

It’ll be interesting to see if he ends up providing more information.

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12. SCO now addressing the Court

Andrew Dunn TOPLive Editor

Jeannie S. Rhee, a lawyer for Special Counsel Mueller's office, is now addressing the court.

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

Rhee says Cohen has "fully accepted responsibility" for the lies he told Congress and has endeavored since September to account for his criminal activity.

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13. Cohen has provided information on core Russia issues...

Bob Van Voris Legal Reporter

Rhee said Cohen has provided information that's on the core Russia-related issues under investigation by Mueller's team.

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14. Thank you

Everyone who is providing updates! I appreciate it very much!

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15. Asst. US Attorney calls for "modest reduction" in Sentence

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

Roos says any reduction in sentence "should be modest."

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16. Asst US Attorney calls for "Substantial Sentence"

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

"Mr. Cohen has eroded faith in the electoral process and compromised the rule of law," Roos says, noting that Cohen should receive a "substantial" sentence to serve as a deterrant "to future criminal conduct by individuals like Mr. Cohen"

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17. Question: Will Cohen invoke his right to speak?

Answer: yes.

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18. Michael Cohen begins to address the Court

Tal Barak Harif TOPLive Editor

Michael Cohen Begins Speaking to His Sentencing Judge

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19. "Covering up his dirty deeds"

Shahien Nasiripour Banking reporter

"It was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds," Cohen said of Trump.

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20. "There is no sentence that can supersede the suffering I live with on a daily basis"

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

"There is no sentence that can supersede the suffering I live with on a daily basis knowing that my actions have brought undeserved pain and shame upon my family," Cohen said. "I deserve that shame, they do not.”

(but we'll try anyway?)

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22. You sure do deserve it Bucko

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21. "I do not need a cooperation agreement in place to do the right thing,"

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

"I do not need a cooperation agreement in place to do the right thing," Cohen says, while appearing to hold back tears.

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23. Here comes the Sentencing...

Andrew Dunn TOPLive Editor

The judge is now speaking.

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24. "Each of these crimes is a serious offense"

Bob Van Voris Legal Reporter

Judge begins, saying "each of these crimes is a serious offense against the United States.''

(not legal and cool?)

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25. a "veritable smorgasbord of fraudulent conduct"

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

The judge notes Cohen pleaded guilty to a "veritable smorgasbord of fraudulent conduct" motivated by "personal greed and ambition"

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26. He'll be going to prison, as right he should. He did some terrible stuff for Trump and must pay.

He should take solace in the fact that unlike Paul Manafort, he'll likely see the outside of a prison before his life is done.

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27. "I felt it was my duty to cover up his dirty deeds."

Reported by CNN, Cohen talking to the judge.

Woah!

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28. crimes require "specific deterrence."

Shahien Nasiripour Banking reporter

Judge Pauley says Cohen's crimes require "specific deterrence."

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29. Cohen should receive "some credit"

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

Judge says that Cohen should receive "some credit" for helping special counsel's office.

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30. Future cooperation can't be considered in Sentencing

Bob Van Voris Legal Reporter

Judge says he can't consider possible future cooperation by Cohen.

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31. If Cohen appeared emotional and tearful, Individual I is going to have a twitter field day ...

It's going to be nonstop "Lying, Crying Michael Cohen!" twitter taunts.

Not that I feel sorry for Cohen, but you just know the infantile Trump nonsense will be coming fast and furious here soon ... given we have a 5th grader as pResident.

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32. 36 months...

Chris Dolmetsch Legal Reporter

Pauley sentences Cohen to 36 months.

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33. And, that's a wrap...