Trump Scores Supreme Court Win Against Disgraced Attorney Michael Cohen
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Michael Cohen’s lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, effectively ending his legal battle. The court’s decision to dismiss the case without comment means a previous ruling barring the lawsuit will remain in place. Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer who alleged he was imprisoned in retaliation for writing a critical book about Trump, sought financial compensation from Trump, former Attorney General William Barr, federal prison officials, and the government.
Cohen’s claims of retaliation stemmed from being sent back to prison for violating terms of his home release by engaging in media interactions. Following the court’s ruling, Trump’s attorney stated that Cohen had made repeated attempts to implicate Trump in court, deeming these efforts frivolous. The lawsuit raised questions about presidential immunity and the separation of powers, with legal arguments emphasizing the need to protect presidential authority. Cohen expressed disappointment, stating that his case represented fundamental rights and warned of a diminishing of democratic freedoms.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s effort to sue former President Donald Trump has been finally extinguished by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Without comment, the court rejected Cohen’s effort to have his case heard, which means a ruling that quashed the lawsuit will stand, according to Fox News.
Cohen had been released from prison in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but was later put back behind bars. He claimed he was locked up in retaliation for a book he wrote criticizing Trump.
Cohen sought money from Trump, former Attorney General William Barr, federal prison officials and the federal government.
The Supreme Court just rejected Michael Cohen’s efforts to sue President Trump.
Any last words to this loser?🤷🏼♀️ pic.twitter.com/RiAYjgF0MV
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) October 21, 2024
“Michael Cohen has exhausted every avenue of his pathetic attempt to drag my client into court time and time again,” Trump attorney Alina Habba said.
“As expected, the Supreme Court has correctly denied Michael Cohen’s petition and he must finally abandon his frivolous and desperate claims,” she said.
Cohen had been behind bars in connection with his work with Trump, and was sent back after home release when he would not limit his social media postings and media interviews.
Michael Cohen vs Trump: “That case is dead.” Put a fork in it. Trump broke Michael. Does this mean we don’t have to listen to his stupidity any longer? pic.twitter.com/4nkLDdO38J
— John Cremeans USA (@JohnCremeansUSA) October 21, 2024
Cohen claimed that was retaliation, and launched the lawsuit.
“The American people can no longer speak freely without fear of incarceration by a corrupt president and his/her willing and complicit underlings,” Cohen said after the court shot down his claim, according to NBC.
“These are basic, fundamental rights that makes America the beacon of democracy. Now, the guardrails are gone!” he said.
CBS noted that in the case, the administrations of Trump and President Joe Biden lined up on the same side to argue against hearing the case.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court just gave Michael Cohen the legal equivalent of a “You’re Fired!” from none other than Donald Trump’s favorite show!
Drop the mic, folks! Michael Cohen, the “star” witness who flipped more times than pancakes at IHOP, tried to serve up some hot legal… pic.twitter.com/uhEUxGruAn
— Thomas Paine Band (@ThomasPaineBand) October 21, 2024
Habba argued in court that giving Cohen his way could have chipped away at key presidential powers.
“Among other things, it would upend the constitutional separation-of-powers, curtail the President’s ability to effectively perform his duties, and destroy the very concept of Presidential immunity,” she wrote.
In her filing, Habba said it was “imperative” that the court not hear Cohen’s appeal.
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