Cohen Seeks DOJ 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Relief

Michael Cohen says he will apply for the Justice Department’s new $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' to seek relief for what he calls politically motivated government actions; he is drafting and plans to submit a claim letter to the DOJ. The fund, created as part of a settlement over Trump-era issues, allows individuals alleging weaponization of the legal system to seek compensation, with a five-person panel appointed by the AG deciding claims. Cohen’s move aligns him with other Trump critics and supporters who have signaled interest, while ethics groups have criticized the fund.