that s the same charge michael cohen pleaded guilty to. and he s about to serve time in prison for it. according to the deal, should ami commit any crime subsequent to the date of this agreement, ami shall thereafter be subject to prosecution for any criminal violation of which this u.s. attorney s office has knowledge. in a statement, ami responded, american media believes fervently that it acted lawfully in the reporting of the story of mr. bezos. nonetheless in light of the nature of the allegations pub d accomplished by mr. bezos, they should investigate the claims. we have asked cynthia to remain with us for a hot second while we talk about this story. dual question for you. could you have charged this case for extortion, blackmail against ami, absent the cooperation agreement, in the clear and do you see a charge in light of the cooperation agreement?