Michael Cohen Released Early From Prison Thursday

Michael Cohen, former lawyer to President Trump, is serving a three-year sentence for financial crimes and lying to Congress. His lawyer requested home confinement due to COVID-19 risks, but the judge denied it. However, Attorney General William Barr later directed the release of certain inmates to home confinement. Cohen was released on furlough, pending a formal transition to home confinement, where he will serve the rest of his sentence.

What was Michael Cohen's role before his legal troubles?

• A federal judge

• President Donald Trump's personal lawyer

• A member of Congress

• Attorney General

What were the charges against Michael Cohen?

• Tax evasion and money laundering

• Financial crimes, campaign finance violations, and lying to Congress

• Bribery and obstruction of justice

• Espionage and treason

Why did Cohen's lawyer request a transfer to home confinement?

• Due to overcrowding in the prison

• To reduce his sentence

• Because of Cohen's health issues

• The risk of COVID-19 in prison

Who directed the release of certain inmates to home confinement?

• The President

• The Federal Bureau of Prisons

• Attorney General William Barr

• The Supreme Court

What was the expected outcome for Cohen after his release on furlough?

• He would be released from all charges

• He would serve the remainder of his sentence in home confinement

• He would return to prison after a short break

• He would be transferred to another prison