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Cohen served prison time after pleading guilty to various federal charges, including lying to Congress and a bank and engaging in campaign finance violations related to the hush money scheme.
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Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, TIME, 20 May 2024
If convicted, the crimes could carry prison time, though state law allows for less severe penalties, including probation, depending on the defendant's circumstances, like past criminal history.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, TIME, 20 May 2024
If convicted, the crimes could carry prison time, though state law allows for less severe penalties, including probation, depending on the defendant's circumstances, like past criminal history.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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