Judge says good morning. My understanding is mr. Cohen who like to wave indictment. Is that correct . Cohens defense lawyer, thats correct, your honor. The judge, okay. The judge then says please state your full name. The defendant says michael dean cohen. The judge, how old are you . Cohen, 52. The judge, how far did you go in school . Cohen, jd degree. Judge, are you recently or are you recently been under the care of a physician . No, sir have you seen a psychologist or had Mental Health counseling . No, your honor. The judge, have you ever been treated for any psychiatric condition . No, sir. Judge, have you ever been hospitalized for drug abuse or alcohol abuse . Michael cohen, no, sir. The judge, does defense counsel have any doubts about your clients competence to proceed . I do not, your honor. I find that mr. Cohen appears alert. He has answered the questions appropriately. I find he is competent to proceed, and we will continue. The judge says, quote, mr. Cohen, i want to mak
My understanding is that mr. Cohen would like to waive indictment and plead guilty to a criminal information pursuant to an agreement with the government. Is that correct . Cohens defense lawyer, thats correct, your honor. The judge, okay. The judge then says, please state your full name. The defendant says, michael dean cohen. The judge, how old are you . Cohen, 52. The judge, how far did you go in school . Cohen, j. D. Degree. Judge, are you currently or have you recently been under the care of a physician . Cohen, no, sir. Judge, have you recently seen a psychiatrist or psychologist or had any Mental Health counseling . Michael cohen. No, your honor. The judge, have you been treated for any psychiatric condition . Cohen no, sir. Judge have you ever been hospitalized for drug abuse or alcohol abuse . Michael cohen no, sir. Judge all right. Does defense counsel have any rights about your clients come p e tensz to proceed . Cohens defense lawyer says, i do not, your honor. The judge sa