law's footsteps, cohen got involved with the taxi industry. >> michael was affiliated with a fleet of 200 cabs in new york city and owned some medallions in chicago. in about 2012 he was reporting about $90,000 a month in income from his taxi business. >> but two of his business associates and taxi medallions, simon gasher and the taxi king were convicted of multiple crimes. >> this is one of the vulnerabilities that michael cohen created for himself. by being in business with someone who got on the wrong side of the law. >> gene friedman like psychen checkered history. -- simon garber has a very checkered history. >> all of these tax fraud charges run related to michael cohen. but the company he keeps is noticeable. >> after running for new york city council in 2003 and losing