Cohen drops libel suits against BuzzFeed & Fusion GPS over publication of Steele Dossier

[kpete]

Last edited Thu Apr 19, 2018, 09:13 AM - Edit history (1)

Embattled attorney Michael Cohen has dropped a pair of much-touted libel suits against BuzzFeed and the private investigation firm Fusion GPS over publication of the so-called dossier detailing alleged ties between President Donald Trump and Russia.

Cohen abandoned the suits late Wednesday as he continues to fight to recover documents and electronic files seized from his home, office and hotel room last week by federal authorities as part of what appears to be a broad criminal investigation into his conduct.


"The decision to voluntarily discontinue these cases was a difficult one," Cohen's attorney David Schwartz said. "We believe the defendants defamed my client, and vindicating Mr. Cohen’s rights was — and still remains — important. But given the events that have unfolded, and the time, attention, and resources needed to prosecute these matters, we have dismissed the matters, despite their merits."

The dossier claims that Cohen met with Russian operatives somewhere in Europe, including Prague, to attend a meeting to “clean up the mess” created by public disclosures of other Trump associates’ reported ties to Russia.

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https://www.politico.com/story/2018/04/19/michael-cohen-drops-buzzfeed-fusion-lawsuit-537327

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UPDATE: I think maybe someone has remembered a visit to the Czech Republic

HERE IS BUZZFEED's STATEMENT

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[global1]

1. Ya Think He Really Was In Prague And Because Mueller Knows....

he had to drop the suits. Knows they're frivolous and he would lose.

[boston bean]

2. Wow. What a bunch of crooked goons these people are. The worst in American history. SAD!!

[PRETZEL]

3. Did Cohen dismiss the suit

in order to keep discovery from happening?

That would be my guess. Discovery in the suit could ultimately uncover things that were mentioned in the Steele Dossier that (as far as we know) have yet to be verified.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Mueller seems to already have much if not most

of his stuff so would wonder what else is left to "discover" (outside of any people he worked with who might have a different set of documents).

[PRETZEL]

5. Sorry, meant discovery

as part of the law suits.

[BumRushDaShow]

7. Okay

[NurseJackie]

9. That was my thought as well...

... this isn't about time-management, or resource allocation... they're HIDING SOMETHING that can be damaging. The reasons stated for their dropping this case sound as hollow and insincere as the old "I'm resigning to spend time with my family" excuse. They're so full of bullshit you can smell 'em from a mile away.

[Orsino]

6. He's figured out that he's gonna get discovery for free, anyway. n/t

[Generic Brad]

8. He epitomizes the Trump philosophy

If someone hits you, threaten to punch them back ten times harder - unless they call your bluff and you realize you might actually get into a fight. In that case you declare some sort of victory and slink away like the epic coward you were all along.

[RogerM]

10. Awesome

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[OnDoutside]

11. Can Buzzfeed and Fusion go after him for their costs ?

[malaise]

12. That's the problem with two bit cons

They eventually discover when they're out of their depth and it's often too late.
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!