Michael Cohen, former fixer and personal attorney for ex-President Donald Trump, is facing an uphill battle in reviving his claim against his former boss. Cohen, who was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion, lying to Congress, and campaign finance violations, has been trying to recoup legal fees and other expenses he incurred while working for Trump.
Cohen’s claim against Trump stems from the fact that the former president allegedly promised to reimburse him for any legal fees or expenses he incurred while working on Trump’s behalf. However, Trump has denied making any such promise, and Cohen’s claim was dismissed by a federal judge last year.
Now, Cohen is trying to revive his claim by arguing that Trump’s denial of the promise was a breach of contract. However, legal experts say that Cohen faces long odds in proving his case. The burden of proof will be on Cohen to show that a contract existed between him and Trump, and that Trump breached that contract by failing to reimburse him for his legal expenses.
Additionally, Cohen’s credibility is likely to be called into question during any legal proceedings. As a convicted felon who has admitted to lying to Congress, Cohen may have a difficult time convincing a judge or jury that his version of events is accurate.
Despite the long odds, Cohen seems determined to pursue his claim against Trump. In a recent statement, Cohen said that he was “confident that justice will prevail” and that he would continue to fight for what he believes he is owed.
It remains to be seen whether Cohen will be successful in reviving his claim against Trump. However, one thing is clear: this legal battle is far from over, and both Cohen and Trump are likely to continue fighting it out in the courts for the foreseeable future.