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.

Who is Michael Cohen and what was his role related to President Donald Trump?

What were the reasons for Cohen's request to be transferred to home confinement?

What was the outcome of Cohen's request for home confinement?

What directive did Attorney General William Barr give regarding nonviolent and vulnerable inmates?

What is the expected duration of Cohen's sentence after his release on furlough?