With federal crimes. And then, Michael Cohen struck a Plea Deal with federal prosecutors with the u. S. Attorneys office in the southern district of new york. He pled guilty to Campaign Finance violations and other charges. He admitted that he had arranged this payment to ms. Daniels and to another woman who said she had a nine month long affair with trump. He said he arranged these payments, he coordinated to make sure these women would get paid. To stay quiet about their allegations of infidelity. In order to help trumps president ial campaign. Now, when Michael Cohen pled guilty, President Trump responded by calling him a rat. Thats nice. When Michael Cohen pled guilty, he admitted that he hadnt paid out this Hush Money of his own accord out of the goodness of his heart. He admitted in court filings, he swore in person, in Federal Court he had been directed to